{"id":10813,"date":"2025-11-24T13:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T14:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rutha.org\/?p=10813"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:31:02","slug":"mentze-ottenstein-creates-space-for-calm-discovery-at-tekla-store-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rutha.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/24\/mentze-ottenstein-creates-space-for-calm-discovery-at-tekla-store-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentze Ottenstein creates space for “calm discovery” at Tekla store in London"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A calming and natural material palette of clay plaster, cherry wood<\/a> and wool<\/a> characterise Danish homeware brand Tekla’s store<\/a> in London<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Located on Marylebone High Street in west London, the space was designed by architect duo Mathias Mentze and Alexander Ottenstein of Mentze Ottenstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Having previously designed the brand’s Modern Romance exhibition at this year’s 3 Days of Design<\/a> and head offices, Mentze Ottenstein<\/a> aimed to bring a Scandinavian interpretation of British design to Tekla<\/a>‘s London store.<\/p>\n

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Mentze Ottenstein designed Tekla’s first UK store<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“British and Scandinavian design share an appreciation for natural materials and craftsmanship,” Tekla founder Charlie Hedin told Dezeen.<\/p>\n

“But it was the playful exchange between these two sensibilities that was most inspiring, finding unexpected ways to let British wit meet Scandinavian clarity,” he continued.<\/p>\n

“We’ve maintained the clean lines and functionality of Scandinavian design, while playing with references to Victorian cabinets of curiosity through glass front cabinets, for example.”<\/p>\n

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It includes bespoke free-standing cabinetry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The minimal and neutrally toned space was partitioned by panelling and free-standing bespoke cabinetry, made from European cherry wood<\/a>, which was intended to create a retail experience that encourages “calm discovery”.<\/p>\n

“It was an idea from the start to see everything as furniture in the store, something that can be arranged in different ways,” Mentze told Dezeen.<\/p>\n

“Making it feel more open and dynamic, rather than built in. The space is more like a stage, and the screens and furniture are the characters.”<\/p>\n