BOTTEGA VENETA OPENS ITS DOORS AT BAL HARBOUR

Bottega Veneta inaugurated its new store at the Bal Harbour Shops.
ZAG worked closely with the Client to open the store on budget and on schedule.

ZAG's Welcomes Neiman Marcus

ZAG has been selected to assist Neiman Marcus in their anchor store renovation at Bal Harbour Shops.
Some of the shop-in-shop boutiques include Tom Ford Women's and Gucci Women's.

For more information visit the Client’s website at: http://www.neimanmarcus.com

ZAG Welcomes DESIGUAL

We would like to welcome Desigual to our family of distinguished clients.

Desigual:

"The company that dress people, not bodies"

Desigual was founded in 1984 with a goal in mind: To create unique clothes and accessories for women, men and children. Every piece is singular, special, fun... in other words: desigual.

ZAG has entered to the World of Bottega Venetta

We would like to welcome Bottega Veneta to our family of distinguished clients.

Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury goods house best known for its leather goods. Renowned for its signature intrecciato woven leather, Italian fashion house Bottega Venet's timeless style has earned it a loyal and discerning following since its launch in 1966.

http://www.bottegaveneta.com/default

ZAG is a proud sponsor of AIPEH

ZAG is a sponsor of the International Association of Hispanic Poets and Writers (AIPEH) of Miami. Pilar Velez, Director of Operations at ZAG is the Founder-Director of AIPEH-Miami.

This year AIPEH MIAMI is launching its First Story Writing Competition, open to all Miami-Dade students ages 12 to 18. “Our goal is to inspire our youth to express their creativity and imagination through the use of the Spanish language,” says Pilar. At ZAG we are delighted to support the youth development and promote cultural activities within our community.

http://poetasyescritoresmiami.wordpress.com/concursos/

Breaking News: We have a new Website!

We are proud to introduce the launch of our new Website.
Visit us at: http://zagarchitects.com/ and subscribe to our Newsletters.

Cordially,

The ZAG team

Miami Housing Renovation Project completed

The Joe Moretti housing complex just received a much needed face lift. Spread out on six separate City blocks, the 32 housing buildings underwent extensive renovations, including new roofs, facade restoration, mechanical equipment replacement and painting. ZAG worked closely with the Miami Dade Public Housing Agency on this important restoration project.

Be inspired by Accessorize Now in the U.S.A.

Accessorize is kicking off its U.S. expansion with five store openings in the Washington D.C. area and New York City. Clients can visit the brand new stores located at Union Station, Washington DC; Tyson's Corner and Fashion Center in Virginia; Roosevelt Fields Mall, Long Island NY; and 329 Bleecker Street, N.Y.C.



Accessorize has been featured in an article in Retail Traffic discussing the company's push to expand within the United States.

Accessorize to Do Double Duty on Bleecker and Union Square

ZAG provided the Architectural, Engineering, Expediting and Construction Management support needed to meet this aggressive roll out program.

Visit Accessorize: http://www.accessorize.com/

ZAG's projects at Port of Miami

ZAG was selected among several Architectural firms pre-qualified by Miami-Dade County to offer Architectural and Engineering services in three of their Administration Buildings.

An Urban Oasis in Brickell

ZAG recently upgraded a 27 year old high rise apartment for a family of 4 in the heart of the Miami Financial District. Living in an apartment has spatial limitations. For this project we were able to satisfy the functional needs of a family that likes to cook and entertain.

The design challenge was to accommodate a large number of appliances and equipment yet provide a clean and uncluttered look and maximize the work areas. Black granite counter-tops and back-splash, combined with zebra wood, white lacquered paneling and bamboo patterned porcelain floor tiles create an elegant yet functional atmosphere.



Green design creates peaceful bathroom.
To create a Zen atmosphere in the guest bathroom, a careful balance of colors, textures & lighting was required. Using earth color materials such as river stones, tile and sand based paint we created a sophisticated and soothing environment.

Thinking of how nature interacts, "Simplicity, clean lines, fluidity and functionality.", were the guiding design principles.

ZAG Implemented New Prototype Design for TOD'S

TOD’S is an Italian company that manufactures some of the finest leather goods.

ZAG implemented their new prototype design at their Bal Harbour Shoppes location.

Professional Services:

Prototype Implementation

Construction Documents

Contract Administration

Building Department Expediting

Construction Coordination

Client Representation

ZAG-designed Store Focuses on Sustainable Material..."

Silver Jeans Gets Hip With Green
ZAG-designed Store Focuses on Sustainable Materials

by Tracy Dillon

Contemporary organic architecture bridges ’60s consciousness with today’s need for a holistic and harmonious environment by incorporating retro imagery and visual merchandising with such natural elements as stone, wood, bamboo, plants, and water, explains designer Victor Zamparelli of Zamparelli Architectural Group (ZAG). Environmentally responsible wood species create a seamless flow from the storefront and entry canopy to wall and fixture elements, including a serpentine “spine” running through the space, for a peaceful, welcoming ambiance.

With a desire for a sustainable environment and little control over building systems in the mall site, the retailer and designer focused on where they could make the most difference without adding substantially to the cost of the project: materials. Working primarily from the LEED Materials and Resources credit category requirements, Zamparelli called for natural, recycled, recyclable, and locally extracted materials as well as low-VOC adhesives and finishes.

For more information visit: http://www.retailfix.com/feat_Silverjeans.cfm

Silver Jeans Gets Hip With Green Materials

SILVER JEANS, Lone Tree, Colorado

Organic Design
Silver Jeans is a premium denim manufacturer based in Canada. ZAG was asked to design and develop a store prototype for the U.S. market. The main design objective was to develop a prototype that would reflect the concept of “modern organic”.

Through the careful selection of materials, textures, color, sound and lighting we were able to create a serene and peaceful ambiance, providing a sensory oasis for a relaxed & nurturing shopping experience.

Professional Services:
Prototype rollout

Interior Design

Lighting Design

Fixture Design

Visual Merchandising

Construction Documents

Contract Administration

Building Department Expediting

Construction Coordination

GEOX New Stores

GEOX is a premier Italian brand of shoes and apparel. The company’s products are available in over 60 countries worldwide. When GEOX embarked on its expansion program in the U.S., ZAG was selected to implement their corporate identity in multiple locations. Of particular significance is the Lincoln Road store located in the Historical District of South Beach, FL.

Visit Geox: http://geox.com/

ZAG collaborated with GEOX’s designers to incorporate & adapt the European concept to meet U.S. Codes and standards.

Professional Services:

- Due Diligence Report
- Prototype Implementation
- Interior Design
- Construction Documents
- Building Department Expediting
- Construction Coordination
- Client Representation

SWATCH FLAGSHIP STORE, Times Square, NYC

Swatch is one of the World's most widely recognized brands and is one of the 19 labels under the Swatch Group umbrella. ZAG has provided a complete menu of services to its different brands with over 80 projects completed nationwide, Canada and the Caribbean. Of notable significance is the the Swath Flagship store located in Times Square, N.Y.C.


Professional Services:
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Prototype Rollout
- Fixture Design
- Construction Documents
- Building Department Expediting
- Construction Coordination.

Agent Provocateur New Stores

Agent Provocateur is a well known lingerie brand based in the United Kingdom, known for their innovative an cutting edge products. Agent Provocateur stores are located in prominent upscale destinations throughout the United States.

ZAG was retained to assist Agent Provocateur with their expansion program, collaborating with their designers to adapt and modify the European prototype to meet U.S. Codes and standards.


Professional Services:
- Prototype Rollout
- Design Coordination
- Construction Documents
- Contract Administration
- Client Representation
- Project Management
- Building Department Expediting
- Vendor Outsourcing.

ANN TAYLOR FLAGSHIP , Rockefeller Center, NY

ZAG collaborated with Ann Taylor's in-house team to design their New York City flagship store at Rockefeller Center.
Comprised of two floors for a total of 10,000 square feet, the new design expanded on Ann Taylor's existing prototype by incorporating new design elements. A new division called Bridals was introduced for the first time.





Services Included: Prototype Design, Interior Design, Fixture Design, Lighting Design, Construction Documents, Contract Administration and Building Department Expediting.




Visit Ann Taylor: http://www.anntaylor.com/home.jsp

Ann Taylor at Rockefeller Center

ANN TAYLOR FLAGSHIP STORE AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NY

ZAG collaborated with Ann Taylor’s in-house team to design their New York City flagship store at Rockefeller Center.

Comprised of two floors for a total of 10,000 square feet, the new design expanded on Ann Taylor’s’ existing prototype by incorporating new design elements. A new division called Bridals was introduced for the first time.

Services included:

-Prototype Design

-Interior Design

-Fixture Design

-Lighting Design

-Construction Documents

-Contract Administration

-Building Department Expediting