ROBBINS DIAMONDS Jerry Robbins wanted beauty, brilliance and affordability in his 5,000 sq. ft. superstore. Ruth Mellergaard used a repeated curve and circle to define the space and ensure that the jewelry remained the focus. Light is used as a play on the diamond’s facets; 45 showcases are grouped in ovals while five large curved selling circles provide privacy for engagement sales. A ceiling treatment inspired by free-floating kites is made of hanging stretched fabric. It’s whimsical and inspired. :: Featured in Instore; JCK; Draperies & Window Coverings.		“Careful planning to enclose portions of the space kept the scale of the jewelry in line with the store,” explain Mellergaard. “I used a neutral colour palette, with one purple accent wall and another terracotta one in the kids’ room as a backdrop for all the design elements: technology, artwork and sparkling colour-changing LED lights.”