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New design at Audi Progressive Retail – showroom design with an industrial look thanks to classic concrete look

Audi showroom to match the experience

The Audi Progressive Retail project stands for a new generation of brand spaces in which architecture, materiality and brand identity merge to create a holistic experience. The aim is to create innovative retail concepts that not only present products, but also arouse emotions and bring Audi’s progressive design philosophy to life. High-quality materials and authentic surfaces play a central role in creating a clear, modern and timeless atmosphere in Audi Progressive Retail. This is precisely where the mineral wall surfaces from Wall Rapture set new standards. Thanks to the specially developed special width of the concrete wallpaper, the joint pattern is deliberately controlled and adapted to the tile grid. The result is a calm, homogeneous concrete surface that shows structure without appearing restless – perfect for sophisticated showroom concepts.

At the same time, the purist exposed concrete look of Standard Beton 100 impresses with its restraint. It does not push itself into the foreground, but creates a clear stage for the essentials: the vehicles. This creates a high-quality, minimalist and representative atmosphere that underlines Audi’s premium claim and strengthens the brand effect in a targeted manner.

Thanks to the authentic feel and the genuine mineral surface, the room not only has a high-quality visual appearance, but is also tangibly real – a decisive factor in modern automotive retail design.


Progressive brand world in automotive retail design

Audi Progressive Retail stands for a new generation of automotive retail design and modern showroom concepts. Instead of classic sales areas, holistic brand experiences are created in which architecture, design and brand identity merge. Clear lines, a minimalist design language and high-quality spatial staging create an environment that appeals to visitors emotionally and allows them to experience Audi’s progressive brand world. In this way, every showroom becomes a stage for innovation, design and technology.


Materiality & industrial look as an experience factor


Materiality plays a decisive role in modern showroom design, as authentic surfaces with an industrial look – such as concrete look or mineral wall cladding – not only give rooms depth and character, but also create an unmistakable, high-quality atmosphere. These haptically tangible materials have an effect that goes beyond their pure appearance and sustainably strengthen brand perception and the overall spatial experience in automotive retail. Wall Rapture’s mineral surfaces are particularly impressive in an international context thanks to their combination of an authentic concrete look, standardized quality and simple processing, which means that a uniform corporate design can be implemented worldwide – from Germany to international markets such as Mexico, efficiently, flexibly and without compromising on implementation.


The processing of Standard Beton 100 concrete wallpaper is deliberately kept simple and efficient: The sheets are delivered rolled by drop shipping worldwide – including complete logistics, from customs clearance to quantity planning for the respective project. The scope of delivery already includes the appropriate dispersion adhesive and joint sealant, meaning that no additional materials are required on the construction site. The prepared wall is first coated with adhesive, then the concrete wallpaper is placed in the adhesive bed and pressed down firmly. In the final step, the joints are individually finished, creating the typical exposed concrete or formwork look – quickly, cleanly and with a consistently high-quality result.


Authentic concrete for a clear brand architecture

The surface of Standard Beton 100 impresses with its genuine feel and natural concrete look. Fine cavities, lively structures and the mineral composition ensure a realistic appearance that perfectly matches Audi’s clear, minimalist design language. This creates a spatial effect that radiates precision, innovation and value.

Our classic standard concrete is used

Click here for the concrete wallpaper: Concrete – minimalist & simple


The room sells with

In modern automotive retail, space is a crucial part of the sales concept. Materials, surfaces and structure support the presentation of the vehicles and reinforce the effect of design and technology – subtly but effectively.


Material makes the difference

Design only becomes tangible through real haptics. Mineral surfaces, a concrete look and textured materials lend the room depth and authenticity – and create an experience that goes far beyond the visual.


Conclusion: The future of retail design

Audi Progressive Retail stands for the future of showroom design: away from the pure salesroom and towards a brand world that can be experienced. Through the combination of clear architecture, high-quality materials and emotional staging, the space itself becomes the decisive success factor in automotive retail.

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