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New Louis Vuitton store in Tokyo resembles the movement of water

The building occupied by the maison since 1981 was reopened after a complete renovation led by architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino

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Submitted at Mar 29, 2021, 1:00 PM

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New Louis Vuitton store in Tokyo resembles the movement of water
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The corner in Tokyo occupied by Louis Vuitton since 1981 received a complete renovation by the hands of architects Jun Aoki and Peter Marino . The newly designed store in the Ginza district reopened on Saturday, March 20th. louis vuitton nova loja toquio arquitetura construção japão The most impressive aspect of the renovation is the facade : completely transformed, it has curved glass that produces infinite color variations and creates a three-dimensional effect that resembles the movement of water . louis vuitton nova loja toquio arquitetura construção japão Inside, the focal point is a central staircase carved from oak and framed by glass. Connecting all seven floors, the staircase appears to reinforce the organic appearance of the building. In the retail area, the flowing sensation of waterways extends to the countertops and curved ceiling panels .
The acid tone furniture is designed by names such as Pierre Paulin and Stefan Leo . A wall that spans four floors displays a reinterpretation of a painting by Kimiko Fujimura. Additionally, on the upper levels, a lounge has been dedicated exclusively to VIP guests, as well as a culinary experience at Le Café V – which celebrates chef Yosuke Suga 's second collaboration with the maison .
louis vuitton new store tokyo architecture building japan

(Louis Vuitton/CASACOR)

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