Comme des Garçons Perfume Shop
Paris
Rei Kawakubo,Takao Kawasaki, Future Systems, Architectures Associes

A Glowing Pink Veil Magnetizes Shoppers

© Yoshiko Seino

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The concept and interiors of this small, simple, and clean perfume shop in Paris were designed by Kawakubo, who created the Japanese fashion label of the same name. Elements of the interior are reminiscent of those in the fashion brand’s latest shops in Tokyo and New York, also designed by the same consultants. Future Systems created a glass veil that moves from translucency to transparency, through the use of a pink-graded film between two layers of laminated glass, which lays over the stone facade. This creates a warm pink glow that warms the austerity of the interior. The interior space is filled with a gently curving, white, enameled, steel shelf that holds the five perfumes for sale. Mirrored display stands, stark and rectangular, present a few related items.

Formal name of building:
Comme des Garcons Perfume Shop

Location:
Paris

Gross square footage:
30 square meters

Owner:
Comme des Garçons S.A

Architect's firm:
Rei Kawakubo, Design concept (Tokyo, Japan)
Takao Kawasaki, Interior (Tokyo, Japan)
Future Systems, Facade (London, U.K.)
Architectures Associes, General (Paris, France)