NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, JUNE 2
City-based architectural major ARCLAIN on Wednesday announced it has made significant contribution to the retail-scape of various key airports in the country, making them the next happening retail hub.
According to the company founders, “Their journey span across the country be it bigger airports like Bangalore International Airport (BIAL), Indira Gandhi International Airport-Delhi (IGIA), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport- Hyderabad (RGAI), Chennai International Airport or Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kolkata (NSCBI) they have left a lasting impression of their work. They have also created some interesting retail outlets in Goa International Airport (GOI).”
Today, airports are no longer a mere stopover for boarding and de-boarding plane. It has become a destination in itself – offering arrays of options ranging from F&B, retail to entertainment. Some of the key international airports (for stopover or flight change) worldwide have become part of the travellers’ itinerary for shopping, entertainment, socialising etc, the statement added.
The trend is also catching up in India pretty first. Various domestic and international airports in the country are transforming into retail and shopping hubs. They offer a bouquet of options for shopping for thousands of travellers.
To date, ARCLAIN has designed 27 exclusive brand outlets and retail stores across six major airports. Some of their key projects are Subway, Hatti Coffee, Indian Trading Co., TOYPORT, Indian Trading Co., Sip of the Sky, Samosa Singh F&B, to name a few. The team is currently working on Bodycoat (in BIAL), The Cellar (in IGIA) and couple of more projects in other Airports
Speaking about the ARCLAIN journey Karun Muthanna, Founder, ARCLAIN said, “It all started in the year 2016 with taking up the work of Hatti Kapi store at BIAL and since then we have never looked back. It is a learning curve for us, as the working regulation at airport is different than our regular assignment. With the frequent flow of passengers at the airport there are certain additional restrictions which limit our working hour. But despite all these challenges our designers and workers have given their best shot, and the outcome is always endearing.”
“I would also like to extend thanks to our discerning clients, who gave us opportunities to showcase ARCLAIN work at these airports,” Muthanna added.
Speaking on a similar line, Khanjan Patel co-founder ARCLAIN said “At ARCLAIN, our focus has always been to create a design which is sustainable, user-friendly and most importantly involves minimal maintenance. All our design replicates the same idea. We are quite proud of each project, which helped us showcase our multifarious capability in terms of design and visualisation and repertoire in terms of offerings and skills.
“It’s a big ask for us, working in some of the busiest and fastest-growing airports of the country. We are quite proud and elated to be part of this growth story, also would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all airport authorities for their support.” he added.
Some of the key projects
- Hatti Kaapi (BIAL, RGAI, IGIA, Chennai Int Airport, NSCBI & GoI) – The outlet conceptualised on a traditional south Indian copper coffee cup (Dubara). The vision was to design a flagship store with a conventional yet futuristic outlook.
- Subway (BIAL) – The outline was to present the freshness of a sprouting green mushroom store.
- Samosa Singh (BIAL) – Through this project, the team delineated a new concept of triangle samosa, replicating the original “Samosa”.
- Indian Trading Co (Coffee, Tea, and Spices), BIAL – ARCLAIN Design Studio created a ship and starry night ceiling using laterite stone to revitalise the spice route of Vasco Da Gama.
- Toycraft – LEGO & Disney store (BIAL, RGAI & IGIA) – With tremendous hard work, the team designed an outlet out of the yellow LEGO block in a mere space of 80 sqft.
- Indian Trading Co (Art & Artefact), BIAL – The Company sketched a contemporary style embracing Indian art and artefact elegance.
