AJOYA LAKEWOOD
“We chose to work with Roth Shepard to design our second retail location after loving what they created in our first location. We needed to incorporate the brand identity into the design and some of the same features from our original store while simultaneously creating a unique experience for our customers. They nailed the design and were instrumental in supporting us throughout the project to ensure things moved along and were correctly done. We greatly appreciate their communication and attention to detail and look forward to working with them again. ”
—Joey Gindi, CEO / Co-founder, Ajoya
The marijuana dispensary is a relatively new typology for architects – one where design still has the potential to set a standard. The owners of Ajoya identified the lack of expectation in the industry as an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the market.
The goal was to elevate the experience and exude cleanliness, quality, and professionalism. By cultivating a sense of confidence, Ajoya intends to make the experience more approachable and expand its clientele. The 3,000 SF space is a sophisticated hybrid of retail shop, pharmacy, and bar. The perception of quality is enhanced by featuring the product in a minimalist background.
Patrons are encouraged to linger, lounge, and browse the product menu at the bar. Pipe and bong glassware pieces are housed in custom backlit cases, displaying them as art. Buds within the glass main bar cases are lit from below by LED lighting, which appears to make them sparkle, while blue spectrum lighting is used more generally to activate customers’ minds. The bar space is exhaustively detailed from small display niches for lighters to the perfectly honed distance between customers, maintaining a sense of privacy without hindering the “bar-like” atmosphere. Whether a customer is looking to ‘Settle’, ‘Unwind’, ‘Focus’, or ‘Elevate’, the experience at Ajoya is positive and imbues a sense of community.
REPEAT CLIENT
Roth Sheppard Architects provided full architectural design and construction services for the Louisville and Lakewood locations.
Lakewood, CO | 3,000 SF | Completed 2022