Suyen Corporation - BENCH wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026 for store design

The company creates a dynamic lifestyle destination at a major transit hub to enhance the urban shopping experience.

Suyen Corporation - BENCH won Store Design of the Year (Large) - Philippines in the Retail Asia Awards 2026. The company received the accolade for its BENCH/Edited flagship store at One Ayala, which transforms a high-traffic intermodal terminal into a sophisticated ecosystem for fashion, wellness, and dining.

Launched in August 2025, the 646.72-square-metre space utilises an Industrial Brutalist aesthetic to engage with the surrounding city. A mirrored window display and a signature red band frame the storefront, whilst a corner LED video wall broadcasts high-resolution visuals to over 30,000 daily commuters. This design approach ensures the brand remains a focal point amidst the constant movement of Makati City.

The interior layout adopts a low-friction flow to accommodate time-constrained shoppers. Monochromatic grey tones and industrial tiles define the space, complemented by a feature wall of 3D stepped-pattern Kenzai tiles. Within the store, Suyen Corporation - BENCH organises products into high-impact zones, including dedicated sections for men’s and women’s apparel, undergarments, denim, and beauty.

The flagship also incorporates the Bettermade collection featuring islands of repurposed timber. These elements communicate a commitment to an eco-conscious future through tactile, natural materials. Furthermore, the inclusion of the BENCH Coffee Station turns the retail environment into a lifestyle anchor, where commuters enjoy specialty drinks and pastries within the modern setting.

This strategic design delivers significant commercial results. Despite a 159% expansion in store size from its previous format, Suyen Corporation - BENCH achieved a 50% increase in sales productivity per square metre. The performance of the Edited curation model confirms that a lifestyle-focused approach effectively maximises dwell time in transit-oriented developments.

The Retail Asia Awards highlights the pinnacle of excellence, innovation, and leadership within the retail industry across the Asia Pacific region. It serves as a benchmark of success, honouring companies and individuals who have made remarkable contributions to shaping the future of retail.

The Retail Asia Awards is presented by Retail Asia Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2027 awards programme and be acclaimed for your company's exceptional products or initiatives in the Retail industry, please contact Marni Marco at [email protected].