Louis Vuitton: Architecture and Interiors

The dynamic and innovative architecture and interiors commissioned by Louis Vuitton are the subject of this exploration. As a prescient advocate of contemporary interiors and architecture, Louis Vuitton continues to encourage innovation and playfulness in the designs of their retail spaces, never losing sight of the essence of luxury central to its identity. This process of designing places to display high-style objects has created a new venue for cutting-edge architecture and transformed city streetscapes.

This book examines the physical aspects of these buildings as well as the ideas that went into their composition, featuring interviews with some of today's most talented architects and designers who have collaborated with Louis Vuitton. These spaces, acting as both a backdrop for luxurious retail goods and the physical manifestation of the brand, are a genre unto themselves that invite exploration. With luxurious finishes and unexpected textures, these fantastic buildings represent the intersection of fashion and interior design.

Included in this exploration are interviews with Jun Aoki, Peter Marino, Christian de Portzamparc, David McNulty, and Christian Reyne, who discuss the beautiful and complex structures they have produced in collaboration with Louis Vuitton. This book offers a comprehensive look at Louis Vuitton's international stores, as well as industrial sites and unrealized projects, providing insight into the brand's commitment to innovation and the creation of unique retail environments.

The essence of luxury is central to Louis Vuitton's identity, and the brand's advocacy of contemporary interiors and architecture has led to the creation of a new venue for cutting-edge design. These fantastic buildings, with their luxurious finishes and unexpected textures, represent the intersection of fashion and interior design, inviting exploration and showcasing the talent of the architects and designers who have worked with the brand.

Through the interviews and in-depth examination of the physical aspects and ideas behind these structures, this book offers a captivating exploration of the dynamic and innovative architecture and interiors commissioned by Louis Vuitton, highlighting the brand's continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and creating truly unique retail experiences.

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