The two-storey boutique is conceived as a canopy-like structure that organizes itself around a single flight of stairs. Olgiati has structured the two levels with supports and pillars, some of which taper to a point and fulfil no constructive function at all.
While the ground floor is a display space, - encompassed by a pyramid that breaks through the suspended ceiling and leads customers upwards, the upper level features shoes, bags and prêt-à-porter garments. Olgiati has structured the two levels with supports and pillars, some of which taper to a point and fulfil no constructive function at all.
The stairway and columns are of exposed concrete complemented by subtle, grey furnishings, sleek lighting strips and bronze-coloured details.
While the ground floor is a display space, - encompassed by a pyramid that breaks through the suspended ceiling and leads customers upwards, the upper level features shoes, bags and prêt-à-porter garments. Olgiati has structured the two levels with supports and pillars, some of which taper to a point and fulfil no constructive function at all.
The stairway and columns are of exposed concrete complemented by subtle, grey furnishings, sleek lighting strips and bronze-coloured details.
Project description by Valerio Olgiati
A marble shell is laid over an existing two-storey structure. The facades, floors, walls, ceilings are entirely made of marble. The blue-green Pinta Verde from Brazil is exceptional and creates a wonderful atmosphere for Céline.
The exhibition space on the ground floor is a canopy, held by concrete pillars. These columns connect the entire building to the foundation. The virtual world exists in parallel with the physical. Above is a space deep inside the marble, where shoes and ready-to-wear are displayed. More tent than boutique, this is a place where an internal universe can be imagined.
