Arched openings, plants and lightwells are used to create a soothing atmosphere inside this New York shop for CBD-based products, designed by local studio SR Projects.
Located in the city's NoMad neighbourhood, Standard Dose is a three-storey shop selling a curated selection of products featuring CBD, also known as cannabidiol.
The substance is a cannabinoid derived from the cannabis plant. It has grown in popularity as a legal, lighter strain of cannabis that can be used to reduce stress and anxiety, and induce calming effects.
Standard Dose was founded by Anthony Saniger, who collaborated with architects from SR Projects to design the store. It also includes spaces for daily yoga and meditation classes, educational workshops, and spa services to complement the produce.
Prior to the renovation, the space featured rough finishes like exposed concrete floors and brickwork walls.
To induce a calming atmosphere, the team employed a pale palette with walls that are rendered in pale pink-plaster and large plank wood floors.
"This space is a physical manifestation of the Standard Dose brand," said Saniger.

"It's a calm escape built around guiding and educating consumers on ways to soothe, balance, and alleviate through CBD and plant-based wellness," he added.
Among the main areas is a tea bar topped with a grey concrete terrazzo counter where the shop "serves up custom blends for detox, immunity and healing".
The designers brought in additional ma...