On our last project, we had to choose between beauty and opening day.

Getting the building open was more important than pretty finishes.

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Oh yeah, that's so true. We faced the same thing on a retail rollout last year. The client was obsessed with these custom light fixtures that had a six-week lead time. But the lease started in three weeks, so we just slapped up some basic fluorescents to get the doors open. I mean, it looked kinda rough for a bit, but at least they were making money. Idk, sometimes function just has to win, you know?

the_fiona2mo ago

Basic fluorescents in a retail space? Ouch.

taylor6321mo ago

Totally get that, @the_fiona. It's a brutal look but sometimes you just need the lights on. Gotta pick the battle between perfect and open for business.