Inside Dissh Armadale: retail as space to linger

Brick-and-mortar retail has been undergoing a quiet but significant reinvention. After years of online outlets promoting ease, a successful store is no longer just a place to transact, it is a spatial extension and signifier of the brand. In this context, retail offers a chance to foster belonging, invite pause and heighten connection.For interior designer Brahman Perera, these evolving expectations shaped every decision for the fit-out of Dissh Armadale – the first Melbourne standalone fl