Archie's Atomic is a new leisure concept built around roller skating and retro entertainment, drawing on old-school American rink culture and the social, competitive energy of skating, with an 80s/90s Miami nightclub edge. The £3m venue at Trafford Palazzo brings together a 5,000 sq ft rink, a SEGA arcade, an immersive games arena, an Archie's diner and the brand's first dedicated milkshake bar.

We led full creative and technical design and delivery, guided by the client's vision. Our role covered every aspect of the build - contractor and supplier management, specialist product sourcing and testing, and close coordination with local authorities and the landlord, from the arcade and rink-floor specialists to the signage and lighting teams.

The design commits fully to its identity: a saturated pink palette across almost every surface, a glass-block bar, neon signage, integrated retail and a spinning disco floor at its centre - detailed to withstand a high-traffic leisure environment while delivering the immersive, photographable atmosphere the concept depends on. A complete branded world rather than a fit-out, where the design is inseparable from the experience.