Knock Knock Spirits, Lexington, S.C. | 50th International Design Competition Winner

Knock Knock Spirits, Lexington, S.C. Design: api(+), Tampa, Fla. | Photos: Lowes Foods, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Innovation Awards for Concept and Brand Activation

In just three months, the design team at Api(+) and Lowes Food knocked out Knock Knock Spirits.

This new liquor store concept for the North Carolina-based grocery chain debuted as a 568-sq.-ft. store – formerly a shopping cart vestibule – that takes inspiration from the speakeasy era of 1920s Prohibition.

The use of dark colors for fixtures and wallpaper, contrasted with brass accents and white marble helps set the Prohibition-era vibe. Illuminated fixtures help feature and elevate merchandise and there’s a jazz music soundtrack to set the mood.

The narrow space has been transformed into a highly efficient liquor store through clever space planning and detailing. To remain within budget, the design team used existing utilities and mechanical systems.

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50th International Design Award Winners

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