Store Façade and Exteriors
Storefront Design
Developing Unique Store Front Design Ideas
Transform your retail presence with ASTOUND’s Storefront Design services. As a full-service branding and marketing firm, we specialize in creating unique and engaging store exterior designs that draw customers and distinguish your brand. From contemporary aesthetics to classic looks, our team develops storefront concepts that capture the essence of your brand while enhancing the shopping experience.
Our approach to store façade design focuses on innovation, functionality, and visual appeal. Whether you’re launching a new store or revamping an existing one, ASTOUND ensures that every aspect of the exterior design—from signage to window displays and overall façade—works together to create a compelling first impression and invite customers inside.
We provide end-to-end solutions for:
- Custom / Experiential Hoarding
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Digital Integrations / Mixed Reality Experiences
- Fixtures, Fit and Finish
- Immersive / Experiential Retail
- Interior and Environmental Design
- Permanent and Semi-Permanent Fabrication
- Pop-up Retail
- Retail Activations / Tentpole Events
- Seasonal & Holiday Activations
- Shop-in-Shop
- Store Façade and Exteriors
- Wayfinding & Signage
- Window Displays
Selected work
Celebrating the holiday season and welcoming shoppers to the Canadian flagship location.
The GAP, a global producer of apparel and accessories, is the largest specialty retailer in the United States. With the winter season approaching quickly in North America, GAP chose to update their product and window displays of their Times Square location to promote a new line of knitwear in a variety of vibrant colours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a store facade?
A store facade is the front face or exterior of a retail store, which includes elements such as the entryway, windows, signage, and architectural design. It plays a crucial role in branding and customer perception, serving as the first point of physical interaction between a business and its potential customers.
What are exterior facades?
Exterior facades refer to the outer walls or surfaces of a building, particularly those that are architecturally enhanced to create an aesthetic appeal. In commercial buildings, these facades are designed to attract attention, convey brand identity, and integrate with the surrounding environment.
What is exterior facade treatment?
Exterior facade treatment involves the use of various materials, designs, and architectural elements to enhance the appearance of a building’s exterior. This can include the use of paint, cladding, decorative elements, lighting, and other architectural features to improve aesthetics and sometimes functional aspects such as energy efficiency.
What are the parts of a shop facade?
The parts of a shop facade typically include:
Storefront - The part of the facade that faces the street, often featuring large windows for displaying merchandise.
Signage - Branding elements that display the name and logo of the business.
Entrance - The entryway to the store, which can include doors and steps.
Awning - A secondary covering attached to the exterior wall, often used for branding and protection from the elements.
Lighting - Architectural and decorative lighting that enhances the visibility and aesthetics of the facade.