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Although based in Melbourne and well-represented with twelve standalone boutiques across town, Aesop still found room to expand. The Australian cosmetics brand has added a new boutique at Melbourne Airport‘s Terminal 2 where it occupies a compact unit in the departure lounge. Designed by Aesop‘s in-house design team, the setting has a utilitarian aesthetic and sees an entrance flanked by granite-covered columns and flooring of studded rubber tiles which were initially designed by Italian manufacturer Pirelli for Milan‘s Metropolitana underground transport system. Curved edges allow a seamless extension of the tiles onto the walls, forming an unusual backdrop for suspended cabinets and shelving of brushed stainless steel. A sales counter sits in the middle of the retail space below a sleek linear pendant lamp. Arguably the most striking element of the interior are the three wash basins. A signature feature in all of Aesop‘s boutiques worldwide, and here, they’re interconnected by way of a wall-suspended panel. Additional recessed shelving allows more merchandise to be presented to shopping travellers. The new Aesop store carries the full range of skin, hair, body and home products.

Aesop
Terminal 2, Duty Free Departures
Melbourne Airport
Tullamarine, VIC 3045
Telephone: +61 3 83460834

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