What are the ten key components of a DBSJ luxury fit-out?
Darren Hill, DBSJ’s CEO, has led the creation of luxury retail around the globe for decades. Today he shares the ten pillars of an exceptional prime and luxury environment.
10th January, 2025
We approach every project with fresh eyes to design the best solutions for the specific elements of each fit-out. When crafting prime and luxury environments, our creative team analyses in depth its unique requirements to come up with bespoke fit-outs made up of the highest-quality materials. We are specialists in enhancing the customer’s exclusive experience at every touchpoint, making sure each detail reflects your brand’s identity and high-end concept.
“Exceptional prime and luxury interiors require exceptional expertise.”
Building on our team’s collective experience, we understand the nuances and complexities of prime and luxury fit-outs. Our CEO Darren Hill is an industry leader who has been at the forefront of luxury retail and hospitality innovation for many years. He knows the secret to success comes down to ten fundamental aspects:
- Actively listening to our partners
It is the cornerstone of the DBSJ approach to prime and luxury fit-outs. We collaborate with them from the outset, listening to their goals and working together to turn their vision into an iconic buildable reality.
- Reviewing existing case studies together
True to our collaborative mindset, we often visit similar locations that match the level of quality we want to achieve with our partners to discuss the best possible strategy.
- Integration of DBSJ as a collaborative partner as soon as possible
Thanks to our integrated capabilities, we have control over the whole process from the earliest stage, ensuring collaboration and stewardship are the main drivers throughout the project.
- Assigning accountabilities
We establish a framework of collaboration and define responsibilities, providing a reference point to coordinate required skillset and ensure a successful completion.
- Assessing risk beforehand and managing a live risk schedule
We carry out high-level appraisals and risk assessments without any cost to our partners ahead of the project start, investing that time and expertise to devise an optimal solution for their particular requirements.
- Understanding how to manage a live programme
Our team sets realistic timescales, ensuring exceptional results and upholding the highest quality standards.
- Transparency around costs
Having established transparent and strong communication channels with our partners, we discuss the budget to create the captivating environment they had envisioned.
- Developing technical manufacture drawings
Our highly professional team goes above and beyond specifying how every single element interacts, guaranteeing that every single component matches the customer’s vision to the smallest detail and fits perfectly within the envisioned environment.
- Discussing project execution
We determine exactly the fit-out’s scope with transparency to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring quality control is flawless
Every member of our team knows how important quality is, implementing thorough checks from the very start of the project. As a testament to our commitment to excellence, we offer an unparalleled aftercare service.
Through unrelenting attention to detail and meticulous workmanship, we consistently create exceptional prime and luxury fit-outs. Darren illustrates this dedication with an inspiring example: “Designers worked on more than 200 technical drawings for the design of a Louis Vuitton staircase in Paris, detailing every unique interaction down to the finest features”.
We boast decades upon decades of collective hands-on project experience for the most respected brands. Exceptional prime and luxury interiors require exceptional expertise. That’s how we match your curated brand’s design. DBSJ has the right skillset to help you bring your luxury vision to life.
