Optik Dudli

Wil, Switzerland

Showroom with curved eyewear display wall and consulting tables

Photo © Peter Tillessen

Detail eyewear display wall and consulting tables

Photo © Peter Tillessen

Eyewear display wall from behind in segments in a red matt lacquer

Photo © Peter Tillessen

Retail + Stores

Interior Designers: Architekturbüro Herbert Bruhin

Location: Friedtalweg 15, 9500 Wil, Switzerland
Year: 1995
Client: Optik Dudli

Dudli optician’s store is well established in the city of Wil. This is not just because its owner maintains good relations with the residents of Wil – the shop itself is part of the old city wall. The extraordinary thickness of the outer walls is a testament to this, and the deep window recesses make perfect showcases for the shop’s wares. Behind it is a square room with slate floors and a restored Renaissance ceiling. A sweeping wooden furniture component divides the space into two areas – one for consultations with customers and one for examinations – while also serving as a display case for the glasses.