Premium Outlet Edmonton International Airport | Edmonton, Alberta
Cold Canadian winters are no match for Ambius designer Yuko Frazier. To complement this contemporary indoor outlet mall's warm wood and metal finishes, Yuko dreamed up a design that brought the outside in by enlisting a custom fabricator for the replica trees and underplanting them with live ferns, hostas, and preserved mosses to mirror outdoor landscapes. She also used strategically placed planters to enliven the expansive space. Aspen groves were arranged to align with pendant light fixtures, adding organic texture and lines to the spaces in the food hall, while six birch trees brought height in other areas of the mall. Yuko worked closely with the client on everything from tree design to how the tree bases were secured and sightlines for vendors. The result: a retail adventure that allows shoppers to enjoy the Canadian landscape, no matter the time of year.