Retail entrances are important
When designing a new retail unit, the entrance is important. This was something of a more complex design because of the shape of the space, but it also includes a welcoming front porch to announce the store.
The porch is also built in steel and uses the same corporate blue as the main steel building trim. These colours are applied as the steel at the point of production - known as organic coated steel - which means that the coating is bonded to the steel and not just paint on the outside. The effect is to maximise the durability of the colour and coating minimising ongoing maintenance costs.