Cannabros - Albany
RETAIL Store
Albany, OR
Brand Recognition for Cannabros
Cannabros hired us again for this Albany location, following the signature look we developed for their brand. The material palette and building form match their other stores, reinforcing the Cannabros identity
The building facade opens up, inviting visitors from the street and parking lot, while shielding against the sun’s most intense angles.
Designed to Catch Your Attention
the Visibility problem
The street outside transitions from a high-speed overpass to a slow surface street in a short distance, making the site easy to miss, even for someone looking for it.
The solution
We designed a facade that is bold enough to grab the attention of everyone driving past.
It shines like a lantern at night
Interlocking forms respond to the pace on either side: bigger and more dramatic where speeds are higher, dropping to a lower profile toward the slower residential grid behind.
Natural Materials and Abundant Light
uplift the shopping experience
We took a restrained approach to the floor, letting shadows move across the concrete throughout the day.
A slatted wood wall creates dynamic interior shading while protecting the building from heat gain through the large west-facing storefront openings.
We included landscaping in the ROW to beautify the street, added a new pedestrian access path to the sidewalk, and broke up the asphalt by pushing parking behind the building.
Code Restrictions Required Creativity
the Security Problem
Strict cannabis retail code at the time required products to be hidden from street view, which typically left shops feeling uncomfortable and windowless.
The Solution
The result is an open, airy interior that's rare for cannabis retail, achieved by partially obscuring street views and pushing product to the back of the store. Although the code has since relaxed, the large windows have carried into later designs, making this a more appealing building overall, and a strong retail space beyond cannabis.
Layered security separates products by sensitivity level, while keeping daily opening and closing seamless.
An embellished wood frame conceals additional security curtains, so product can be easily secured overnight.
While designed for cannabis retail, the building also considers other possible future tenants given the market's volatility. Extra security, an efficient back-of-house, and a flexible retail floor are all universal
