
Flagship Retail Plaza
Frank Adams Jewelers
Albany, NY
Frank Adams Jewelers’ construction of their new Flagship Retail Plaza represents the next evolution of the century-old family-owned business’ storied history.
The new development on Wolf Road includes the 7,400 SF Frank Adams Jewelers store, a 5,800 SF tenant building, and an exterior plaza joining the two buildings. The jewelry store and plaza have been designed with the ability to host special events such as holiday celebrations. The stamped concrete plaza features warm, pedestrian-scale lighting and a custom clocktower set on a gem-inspired plinth.
The design of the building, exterior plaza and store interior have been conceived to provide a welcoming space that elevates the traditional shopping process into a luxurious, customer-centric experience. The retail floor features free-standing showcases topped with glass vitrines. This layout allows for comfortable circulation flow, and changes the traditional sales dynamic by allowing the sales associates to stand side-by-side with the customer.
Foot traffic in the retail floor revolves around a refreshment bar, which is the central gathering point for customers and staff alike. Boutiques within the retail floor spotlight leading brands such as Rolex and David Yurman. The store also features a bridal salon, a lounge with a fireplace, sales offices for private consultations, and a dedicated service counter.
