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2GN2S: Architecture
Jun Aoki’s New Facade for Louis Vuitton Ginza is Like a Shimmering Pillar of Water
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| all photos by Daici Ano |
For the past 3 years, Louis Vuitton’s oldest outlet in Japan — their
Ginza Namiki-Dori store that originally opened in 1981 — has been under
construction. But the screens have now come down, revealing a shimmering
new facade that resembles a pillar of water that beautifully reflects
the light and surrounding environment.
The newly renovated Ginza Namiki-dori shop, which opens on March 20, 2021. Japanese architect Jun Aoki, who designed the facade, and NY-based interior designer Peter Marino, who designed the interiors.
Jun Aoki used a doubly-ply glass structure that gently undulates, creating the effect of a shimmering pillar of water. The glass is also treated with dichroic film, which reflects some colors while allowing others to pass through. It’s a stunningly beautiful structure that changes colors depending on the lighting. And the water theme even carries inside with hints of sea life and water scattered throughout the store.
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4 comments:
Just brilliant! I love how you used red in your piece. Lovely! :-)
The New Facade for Louis Vuitton Ginza is just wonderful, really 2GN2S!
I also love the "Just because ....". You always find such beautiful pictures of lovely birds. Nature is stunning.
Your last smile was just for me, right? It really made me smile. Thanks, Jacki.
Thank you, John, I did this last night late and liked it.
Yes, Elenor, I did think of you with the pi joke. Cute, right? I keep up with Japanese arts, so I can often share some of their beauty. The building looks like a jewel? Thanks for your kind words. Take good care.
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