A combination of storytelling thru design, comics and myths.

This space is designed to bring a legend to life. Mulan, both a comic and a myth, becomes reality when used as the concept for an interior. Take a walk through the space and experience the tale of Mulan.

- Han & Lotus Comics -

Han and Lotus Comics Interior Concept

This project investigates how a physical comic book store can distinguish itself in a market where online competition is strong and local competition is limited. The key opportunity lies in experience and originality. Located in a prominent shopping street in Boxtel, the store consists of one large open space, making a flexible and modular interior layout the most suitable solution.

The design prioritizes safety, accessibility, and hospitality. Clear escape routes, fire safety elements, and emergency exits ensure a safe environment, while wide aisles and wheelchair-accessible counters and tables make the store welcoming to all visitors. A coffee corner and an activities zone enhance the sense of hospitality and encourage longer visits and social interaction.

The Mulan-inspired experience forms the unifying concept of the store. Through warm lighting, Chinese-inspired colors and materials, carefully selected music, and subtle scents, visitors are immersed in a narrative environment. The store becomes more than a place to purchase comic books, it invites customers to step into a story and experience a chapter of Mulan’s journey.

The name “Han and Lotus Comics” reinforces this identity. It references the Han people, of which Mulan was part, and the lotus flower, symbolizing resilience and calm, qualities that Mulan embodies. Together, they form a distinctive brand and a multi-sensory retail experience where storytelling, culture, and commerce come together.

- Concept map -

Calming, harmony, balance, character, personality

Floorplan

A woman sitting alone at a small wooden table in a cafe, holding a drink, with a plate of cake and a plant, amidst warm wooden interior with sunlight streaming in.
People sitting at a wooden table in a cozy restaurant with a red wall, wooden shelves, and a window showing a sunset view.
A reception desk with Christmas presents and decorations, wooden walls, pendant lights, and a large sign with the letter 'i' indicating information area.
Two people playing a quiz game on a TV screen in a room with comics on the wall. The TV shows a cartoon woman and a question about Mulan's name when she disguises herself.
A small wooden table with two red chairs, with comic book pages laid out on the table, inside a room with wooden walls.
Bookshelves with comic books and vertically striped boxes on a wooden wall.
A woman sitting at a table inside a cozy room with wooden walls, holding a cup, with a potted plant and a plate with some food on the table. The room has a round table, chairs, and decorative comic books or art prints displayed on a ledge outside the

- QR-Code Panorama photo’s -

To enhance the experience of the interior, you can scan the QR codes, which will redirect you to Chaos.com. There, you can explore high-quality rendered images that give the impression of being inside the space.

Comic store interior

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