A first Texas signature space in Houston’s diverse Montrose neighborhood, Aesop Montrose was created in collaboration with Quebecois architect Alain Carle. An informal design for the 1260-square foot store responds to the relaxed character of the district, heightening a departure from the bustling city.

In a nod to the area’s domestic roots, original wood flooring pairs with curtain-like panels of translucent cotton and joinery in locally-sourced Texan Pecan, instilling a sense of familiarity and ease. Lush foliage layers with galvanized steel supports, exposed joists and powder-coated aluminum shelving, to softly echo the intersection of Houston’s urban sprawl and its sylvan bayous.

Architect of Record: CONTENT | Architect: Alain Carle | Photo: Alex Marks | Contractor: Dunhill