Transforming Retail Spaces Across North America
From flagship stores to innovative remodels, we turn retail construction complexity into seamless success stories.
Project 1: Sephora Lighting Revolution
When Beauty Meets Brilliance - Without Missing a Beat
Here's what makes this project shine:
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Transforming 40 stores (and counting!) with cutting-edge LED lighting
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Managing multiple projects simultaneously across North America
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Pulling off complete makeovers in just 11 nights per store
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Coordinating complex logistics with zero room for error
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Setting new standards for sustainable store operations
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Keeping stores 100% operational during the day
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Running like clockwork for two years straight
Think orchestrating a complete lighting overhaul in a busy retail store is tough? Now try doing it without closing for even a single day – and juggling multiple projects at once! That's exactly what we're doing with Sephora's nationwide lighting revolution. Every night, after the last customer leaves, we transform these stores into construction zones. By morning? Everything's spotless and ready for business as usual – most customers never even notice we're there.
The secret sauce? It's all in the planning and keeping everyone in sync. With such aggressive timelines and multiple projects running simultaneously, there's zero room for error. We've mastered the delicate balance between construction needs and store operations, keeping our contractors on track and store teams in the loop. With Phase 1 complete and Phase 2 rolling, we're setting new standards for how major retail upgrades can be done without disrupting daily business.
Project 2: Lululemon East Hampton
When "Impossible" Timelines Meet Historical Architecture
Here's what made this project special:
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Pulled off a 5.5-week construction sprint (usually takes 10 weeks!)
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Tackled a beautiful but challenging historical landmark building
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Streamlined the process with one amazing contractor
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Selected by the Director to deliver on the CEO's vision
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Everything had to be custom-designed on the fly
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Got creative with permits to keep things moving
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Hit that crucial Memorial Day opening deadline
Talk about a whirlwind project! When Lululemon's CEO asked for the impossible, the Director knew exactly who to call to transform this historical East Hampton building in time for the summer season, we knew we were in for an adventure. The typical timeline for a project like this? About a year and a half. We did it in 5 months.
Here's the thing about working with historical buildings - nothing's ever simple. We had to get creative with everything from wonky electrical systems to uneven floors (you name it, we fixed it). Instead of our usual blueprint process, we rolled with the Landlord Approval Set to kick things off faster. Sure, it meant solving problems daily, but that's where we thrive. By Memorial Day, we'd turned this historical gem into a stunning Lululemon store that perfectly blends old and new.
Project 3: Bluemercury Houston Highland
When "As Is" Means "Adventure Ahead"
The highlights of this wild ride:
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Kept all the historic district charm
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Nailed our 8-week timeline target
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Brought a 1952 building into the 21st century
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Upgraded literally everything behind the walls
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Saved those gorgeous original design features
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Cracked the code on complex compliance updates
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Got creative with architectural solutions when surprises popped up
Ever try to renovate a building that hasn't been updated since the 1950s? That's what we walked into at Houston's Highland Village. The previous tenant had been there for 25 years, and let's just say a lot can happen (or not happen) in that time. Think of it like peeling an onion - every layer we pulled back revealed another surprise. Underground plumbing that needed a complete redo? Check. Brick flooring that turned out to be more decorative than structural? You bet. And don't even get us started on the day we discovered that restaurant grease leak from upstairs!
Here's the cool part: despite starting a week behind (thanks, permits!) and uncovering three weeks' worth of "surprises," we still hit our timeline. We got creative with our scheduling, kept those inspectors happy, and solved problems faster than they could pop up. The result? A gorgeous modern space that still keeps all the historic touches everyone loves about Highland Village - bringing this 1950s gem right into the 21st century without losing an ounce of its charm.
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