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Michel Tremblay

The mandate included prototype designs and rollout of Sunglass Hut International (SHI) and Watch Station stores and kiosks in over 2000 locations in malls, airport facilities, shop-in-shop and street locations throughout the United States, Canada and internationally. Ædifica has partnered with Sunglass Hut International, developing new designs in response to the corporation's evolving strategy and changing real estate configurations. Some key locations include: Manhattan, at the edge of Times Square, the concept store is an exciting testimony to the chain's merchandising and marketing savvy; Beverly Hills, with the design mission to create a flagship store that is a unique home for high-end branded sunglasses.

Awards

2003
Architectural design award, Architectural Commission of Beverly Hills
Honorable mention, Annual Store Design Award, The Chain Store Age Magazine

1998

First place – category ‘Fixture Design’
Visual Image and Identity Competition
sponsored by VM & SD magazine

Award of Merit - category ‘Evolution and Refinement to Prototype Store’
International Store Interior Design Competition
sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners and VM & SD magazine

1996
First prize - category ‘Kiosk’
1996 Retail Store of The Year Design Competition
sponsored by Chain Store Age magazine