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Survey-style entrance study on cream paper: a courtyard with arched doorways, the counter at Concierge Coffee, and the Departamento store beyond, joined by a dashed blue route line with three small numbered detail panels.

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What Happens When a Store Makes You Look for It?

At Departamento and Bodega, finding the entrance becomes part of the experience. The question is what happens after the reveal.

Marco Castaneda / October 24, 2026 / Los Angeles

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  1. October 24, 2026What Happens When a Store Makes You Look for It?Retail / Los Angeles