Mentze Ottenstein Designs Natural Material Palette for Tekla's First London Store

Summary

Danish homeware brand Tekla has opened its first UK store in London's Marylebone High Street, designed by architect duo Mathias Mentze and Alexander Ottenstein of Mentze Ottenstein. The store features a calming and natural material palette including clay plaster, cherry wood, and wool, creating a space for 'calm discovery' that reflects the brand's Scandinavian design ethos. The architects aimed to design a space that feels like a home rather than a traditional retail environment, with carefully curated displays and natural materials that create a serene shopping experience.