Chania
Pharmacy

Architectural Study / Design Study: creative SA
Location: the centre of Chania
Study Period: December 2021
Construction period: March 2022
Surface: 100sq.m.

Type: Commercial Premises

CHANIA PHARMACY

The role of the pharmacy in today's world is constantly changing, the visit to a pharmacy is not only for the treatment of an illness, but is identified with the promotion of well-being. Especially in the pandemic period, the pharmacy is a daily necessity and a place of interaction. The pharmacist comes close to the customer, giving him advice, the relationship that develops is interpersonal.

Modern man is confronted daily with challenges of all kinds, and as a result he seeks inner balance and well-being. Architectural design and interior design are called upon to take on an additional role beyond serving aesthetics and functionality. Architecture returns to its natural roots and serves its primary and basic role, which has man as its core. The new anthropocentric dimension that is projected and aimed at the "well-being" of modern man was the main goal and the central idea of our design for the pharmacy.

The key elements of our wellness-focused project were the use of natural materials, the use of wood in walls and ceilings, a palette of earthy and neutral colours, the choice of curved furniture and the use of plants.

The originality of the design is focused on the organic and clean forms and shapes that are perceived by anyone who comes into contact with the space for the first time. The dominant use of earthy colours with metallic details form the design basis of the pharmacy. Minimalist simple lines are increased and become more organic and clean, bringing more freedom to forms and shapes and contrasting with the established and sterile image of the pharmacy.

Sofas, tables, product shelves and lighting fixtures follow massive forms, curves and rounded corners with references to original furniture figures. The large marble countertop with a metal frame of curves enhances the raw simplicity we wanted to give the space.

The central service table with its unique metal base and plastic form helps to provide information at the point of sale and social interaction. Our overall goal was the evolution of the Greek pharmacy with the creation of a space that allows the customer a comfortable and pleasant browsing and stay.