Urban Oasis

Within an urban oasis, nature, materiality, and craftsmanship converge to create an immersive, story-driven retail experience that transforms how the city engages with design.

Location:
TSHWANE
Element:
EARTH
Energy:
IMMERSIVE
Material:
LAVA ROCK, TIMBER, CLAY
Inspiration:
A living pulse of nature within the city

Urban Oasis

Year:
2024
Type:
COMMERCIAL, INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Area:
2200 sqm
Team:

E.THOMPSON

& TEAM 

Photo:
SARAH DE PINA

Stepping into the TSHWANE STORE
     visitors are WELCOMED

by a central green atrium and dramatic skylight that brings the outdoors inside. Light traces the textures of hand-axed timber, clay brick, and lava rock, creating a tactile environment that turns furniture display into an immersive, contemplative experience.

Every material is CHOSEN
     with CARE,

reflecting authenticity and artisanal craft. Lava rock pathways, curved leather seating, and textured timber cladding guide the journey, grounding the showroom in nature while celebrating the brand’s commitment to quality.

The design TRANSFORMS
     a dense URBAN setting

into a calm, story-driven oasis. Through light, texture, and greenery, the Tshwane Store offers a space where visitors can pause, connect, and engage with design.