Gantri, the lighting manufacturer known for its 3D-printed designs with plant-based polymers, has opened its first brick-and-mortar showroom simply called, The Shop. ZOMUZI, a design practice founded by Mzwakhe “Muzi” Ndlovu, brought the space to life with an aptly tech-forward and futuristic vision. For the project, ZOMUZI converted a former auto-body shop in San Francisco, drenching the 1,600-square-foot space in Gantri’s signature color: green.
The verdant world of Gantri is apparent even before stepping into the space. From the street, the new green garage door offers the first visual cue. It’s also a reflection of the design’s interweaving of the building and its new tenants. ZOMUZI pays homage to the design and social history of the South of Market district where The Shop is located. The neighborhood’s early adoption of art deco styles particularly comes to the forefront: the facade preserves the pseudo-art deco exterior from 1937.
Read more on aninteriormag.com.
