Sunday, December 13, 2009

#88 DESIGNING THE STORE * (revised 6/3) the gazebos

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The gazebo structures in the middle of the outdoor nursery area are designed to be a showplace of color, form and beauty. We see perhaps changeable water features, new plant introduction displays, custom plantings of unique pottery, or a large tree in bloom. The designs change often in these gazebos. It is a perfect location for an outdoor jazz quartet during mother’s day weekend is in one of the gazebos. Customers are led into the gazebos naturally as they move along the indoor walkways.



They are open structures using translucent fiberglass panels. The piers and trim work are wooden so the colors can be changed occasionally. There is electricity to the units as well as several wall outlets. The floor is concrete with a floor outlet in the middle of the gazebo. There is a wall switch that actives the lights as well as electrifies the floor outlet. The roof trusses are wooden and painted a neutral color. The sound system (discussed later) enables the jazz quartet to connect so that their music can be heard all through the store.



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