Retail

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New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Taj Westend, Bangalore, Jaipur

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Crafting a retail language that translates the global legacy of Rolex into precise, contemporary and luxurious spatial environments

The brief

Rooted in a long-standing association with Rolex, groupDCA has been closely involved as the principal architects and execution partners for the brand’s point-of-sale formats and boutiques across India. Each store is conceived as a precise spatial translation of Rolex’s global identity, where legacy, craftsmanship, and restrained luxury come together to create environments that are timeless yet contemporary.

 

The design approach across these stores begins with a deep understanding and respect for the brand’s heritage. The visitors are welcomed into spaces that unfold with a sense of quiet luxury and grandeur, shaped by carefully calibrated lighting, refined materiality, and a precisely composed palette. Imported Italian marble and lighting fixtures set a global benchmark of quality, while bespoke furniture, meticulously designed and manufactured in India, elevates the interiors with exceptional craftsmanship and finish. This dialogue between global sourcing and local expertise forms a consistent undercurrent across all Rolex stores.

 

Given the brand’s pan-India presence, one of the primary challenges lay in adapting the design language to boutiques of varying scales, proportions, and layouts. Rather than enforcing uniformity, the strategy focused on flexibility within a cohesive framework. Design detailing, spatial planning, and execution were thoughtfully modified to respond to each footprint, ensuring that every store felt tailored while remaining unmistakably ‘Rolex’.

Working closely with the brand’s in-house interior design team in Geneva, groupDCA paid particular attention to interior detailing, extending precision to the smallest elements. Display systems, furniture profiles, material junctions, and lighting layers were developed to create an environment that communicates luxury without excess. Each space accommodates distinct functional zones, including retail displays, customer lounges for high-end interactions, and discreet administrative and storage areas, all seamlessly integrated into the overall layout. 

A neutral material palette forms the foundation of the interiors, allowing Rolex’s timepieces to remain the focal point. Slatted wood panelling introduces warmth, complemented by beige travertino cladding that lends a sense of permanence and sophistication. The brand’s signature deep green is expressed through key surfaces and signage, reflecting the brand’s visual identity and offering immediate recognition upon entry. In select lounges, stucco panels abstractly referencing Rolex dials and bezels add a subtle layer of storytelling, inviting closer engagement. Lighting plays a defining role throughout. Cove lighting traces material edges and display profiles, accentuating form and proportion while maintaining visual calm. Carefully focused illumination highlights the watches, reinforcing clarity and precision. 

 

Through close collaboration, refined craftsmanship, and an unwavering attention to detail, groupDCA has curated a series of bespoke retail environments that reflect the essence of Rolex, where understated elegance, material integrity, and brand legacy are expressed with confidence.


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