«I knew right from the start that this would be a highly successful pharmacy.»
«You did a fantastic job!»
A major distributor opened its new location in a new building. Back then, my pharmacy was located across the street from the new building and no longer met today’s requirements. We followed suit, as a conversion and a new shop fitting concept in the existing condominium was costly and hardly feasible during ongoing operations. At this point in time, we already had a longstanding cooperation with GSD with previous pharmacy facilities. Pia Koefoed responds to customer needs and the individuality typical of the location.
The pharmacy was to be completed in an unfinished shell construction, so that the opening could take place together with the wholesaler. Due to the obstacles associated with the shell and the limited space of the pharmacy, the implementation was very demanding. However, this process was ultimately well mastered.
Today, the pharmacy is functionally structured and radiates the desired natural atmosphere. Our customers have responded very well to the new pharmacy. The appearance of the pharmacy is flooded with light due to the modern new building, the high-ceiling rooms and the glass facades. The new location on the main street as well as the good visibility of the pharmacy has increased customer frequency and has become much more attractive.
Mr Hanspeter Stutz
Mrs Theres Stutz
Initial situation
In recent years, the Fanghöfli Pharmacy, built in 1971, has only been moderately renovated and slightly extended.
On the opposite side of the road, a new project for the area “Grossmatte” was in the planning stages: The building development “Grossmatte” with approx. 450 apartments and a small shopping centre including, for example, Migros as one of the tenants. Grossmatte fulfills all the objectives of the “2000 Watt Society”, a term that stands for the future energy policy in Switzerland. Our builder, Hanspeter Stutz, immediately recognised the potential for his own pharmacy in a new location and was able to rent space for a new chemist’s.
Flooring
Ariostea, Teknostone Pearl
Task
The Fanghöfli Pharmacy is a typical local pharmacy with a customer base from the suburb of Littau. Personal and professional consultation is what pleases the customers – and this is also what the success of the pharmacy is based upon. Global Shop Design was eventually commissioned with the overall concept of “design, planning and construction management until completion”.
The task included designing a natural and fresh-looking pharmacy with the focus on complementary medicine, among other things.
Solution
In keeping with the concept of our builders (Mrs Theres Stutz and Mr Hanspeter Stutz) – i.e. to create a natural and genuine atmosphere – we carefully selected materials like silver fir, natural stone and porcelain stoneware for the realisation.
A compact and functional back office, two consultation rooms – one including a couch and washbasin – as well as a very open and attractive checkout and customer area were planned. Only by keeping the installation on the ceiling to the absolute minimum, were we able to implement the high standards of building technology in an optimal and cost-effective manner.
Furniture
Silver fir
Counter
Tabletop: Azul Macaubas
Apotheke Fanghöfli
Luzernerstrasse 143
CH-6014 Luzern
