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POUTx beauty parlour in Toronto, Ontario

August 8, 2025

Design: Studio Author

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Photos: Niamh Barry Photography

POUTx beauty parlour, Toronto, Canada

An unapologetic redefining of the injectables clinic experience, this futuristic wonderland is confidently bold, both in its powerful use of cohesive colour blocking and surprisingly open-plan layout which echoes the ethos and individuality of the clinic founder.

Studio Author employed a utilitarian palette featuring surgical stainless-steel finishes to complement the brand’s signature colours – vibrant pink and lipstick red. The challenge of a tight footprint, at less than 800 square feet, led to the implementation of a limited bank of materials. Immersive pink envelops the guest, with micro-cement finished floor and walls, and a matching pink ceiling to unify the space, accompanied by strong red accents and clinical stainless-steel millwork. The encompassing neon, vertical tube lighting and oversized convex mirrors increase the perception of the space, and further manipulate light and colour.

An impressive nineteen-foot-long stainless-steel welcome desk forms the central hub of the space, a place to socialize and be seen, before and after services. From here, there is an unexpected view into the two open treatment pods, toying with the idea of expected privacy in this setting, and rejecting the stigma of ‘getting work done’. The layered transparent red acrylic walls, which float away from the floor and ceiling, further this notion.

Each treatment pod features a custom, operatory style, stainless-steel nurse’s station, a large circular mirror for client consultation and review, and adjustable overhead surgical lighting to enhance the clinical aspect of procedures. A dedicated workstation seamlessly conceals a freezer to house the injectables product, medical sharps disposal, and storage for ancillary items.

Incoming clients are drawn into the space by the glow of the vertical neon lights, which span the large storefront windows; a bold beacon of light that stands out on the busy streetscape. This strong statement lighting continues its impact around the perimeter walls and between the high-gloss red colonnade facing the welcome desk. These repetitive columns provide practical hidden storage and guest coat closets. The adjacent dramatic graphic ‘Face Wall’, featuring the brand’s powerful imagery and tag line, “maintained, not changed”, further pushes the boundaries of expectation.

Ultimately, this striking project sets itself apart in its rejection of the standard, a vibrant celebration of the empowerment of the individual, and a clinic experience like no other.

POUTx beauty parlour in Toronto, Canada – Property Information

Architect: Studio Author – https://www.studioauthor.com/

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Project Name: POUTx
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Client: Shaun Lambrou & Megan Kozak
Interior Designer: Studio Author – Alex Simpson & Jayme Million
General Contractor: Carbon Build Group – Max Seligman
Lighting Consultant: Vyvyd Lighting – Peter Ma
Lighting Supplier: Sterling Lighting – Jordan Sterling
Special Finisher: Surface Culture Inc – Hubertus Zagoricnik (Microcement)
Millwork: DNS Industries – Bryan Udris
Project sector: Health & Wellness / Clinical
Project completion date: May 2024

About Studio Author
Author is an award-winning design studio focused on envisioning spaces immersed in rich, textured narratives. They create environments that are expressive and experiential, with a distinct sense of place.

With over 30 years of combined experience collaborating with renowned architects and global hospitality brands, founders Jayme Million and Alex Simpson have successfully executed multiple bars, restaurants, residences, and luxury hotels around the world.

Driven by thoughtful narratives, they create layered environments that are rooted in considered concepts and operational functionality. Their informed and holistic approach has led to the successful realization of spaces where form, material, and colour play a powerful role.

Working closely with their clients, Author establishes a tailored story to guide the project, from conception through to the finest detail.

Author projects of note include:
POUTx, Winner, and People’s Choice Winner, Azure 2025 for Clinical Design | Majesty’s Pleasure; Flatiron, New York & Yorkville, Toronto locations | Paste Dental: winner of the Wellness and Wellbeing category of the Hospitality Design Awards and Dezeen Awards for Health & Wellbeing Interior | Lily Pad Residence: winner of the Fantini Design Awards and finalist for Architizer’s A+ Awards | Lune 1860: winner of the Event Space Category of the Hospitality Design Awards.