YU MEI, Newmarket
Located in the historic Lees Metalworks building on Kent Street, Yu Mei Newmarket further establishes the leather goods brand as a new retail destination in Auckland.
The store features a sophisticated retail experience combining natural materials and a neutral palette. The front houses a stone-topped point of sale and timber display shelves, while the rear embraces heritage brick and exposed steel for intimate gatherings. Materials include polished concrete, stained oak, onyx marble, Ōamaru stone, and aged brass.
The space incorporates contemporary artworks and serves as both retail touchpoint and gallery space for artists and community engagement.