This ground-floor retail space for vegan fashion brand Treen is located in the heart of Stockbridge, Edinburgh, close to the surviving façade of a nineteenth-century market hall. The interior was reimagined by GRAS to reflect Treen’s commitment to sustainability, using a palette of warm, natural materials and a design language rooted in tactility, calm, and flow.

The project began with a process of removal and rediscovery. Layers of previous alterations were stripped away to reveal the softly curving perimeter of the original grocery store, along with its varied surface textures and rhythms. These gently revealed forms guided the redesign. Subtly textured clay plaster was applied to the walls, both recovered and new, giving depth and softness to the light. A bespoke blackened-steel railing traces the curves of the plan, creating a continuous line that connects the rooms and invites movement through the space.

Fixtures and furniture were designed in close conversation with local craftspeople, using Scottish ash treated with natural oils. Shelving, rails, and countertops were made to be touched. The material choice speaks to Treen’s values, while the layout encourages a sense of calm exploration. Every detail was developed through a close and collaborative process, with the client at the centre of each conversation. The result is a quiet and expressive retail interior, rooted in care, context, and connection.