2025 Gallery
Winner: Best Retail Design
IF Architecture for Suupaa
Shop 1/65 Dover St
Cremorne, VIC
Suupaa reimagines Japanese konbini culture through a design-forward retail lens, integrating convenience, curation, and character. Retail and hospitality intertwine in a vibrant, high-functioning environment where expressive forms, cultural references, and spatial clarity create a unique brand experience that invites exploration and repeat engagement.
Jury Citation
This year’s winner for Best Retail Design captures the spirit of Japanese convenience stores with a distinct, fresh perspective rarely seen in Australia. The space feels effortless yet deeply considered, balancing authenticity with innovation. From the beautifully tiled finishes and exposed structural elements to the smartly integrated shelving on casters, every detail invites curiosity and engagement. The retail experience is immersive and fun, with clever design touches like a well-executed self-serve station and a thoughtfully designed takeaway window that feels anything but an afterthought. The store’s strong brand integration elevates the entire space, creating a seamless fusion of identity and function. It’s a place that makes you want to linger, explore and take something home. The design is bold, beautifully executed and truly deserving of this award.
