Tiffany & Co. has thrown open the doorways to a reimagined Yorkdale Buying Centre boutique in Toronto that spans over 8,000 sq. toes. Based on the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned American jeweler, the brand new location reintroduces Tiffany to Canada and showcases the model’s newest design idea: a vacation spot of elevation and luxurious that includes distinctive excessive jewellery creations and diamond designs.
“We’re thrilled to reintroduce Tiffany & Co. to Canada with our newly reimagined Yorkdale flagship retailer. Uplifting Tiffany’s place because the world’s most beautiful jeweler, the brand new retailer showcases our newest design idea with a charming bespoke diamond-inspired facade by the famend structure agency SANAA, notable artwork, and distinctive craftsmanship,” defined president and chief govt officer Anthony Ledru. “Impressed by our iconic Fifth Avenue flagship in New York Metropolis: The Landmark, the Yorkdale retailer immerses guests within the marvel of Tiffany.”
The shop’s facade showcases a fusion of heritage and inventiveness, that includes 32,000 glass bricks framed in polished aluminum panels. Impressed by the idea of “diamonds within the tough,” the design symbolizes Tiffany’s experience in reworking uncooked diamonds into jewellery.
“The facade undertaking focuses on mild, transparency and reflection. The glass bricks are laid to generate a luminous, jewel-like impact that refers back to the craftsmanship and legacy of Tiffany, following the idea of the diamond within the tough,” defined Kazuko Sejima, cofounder of SANAA.
“Every brick refracts mild, giving the facade a dynamic look that adjustments all through the day and interacts to the move of individuals. The structure of the glass bricks additional enhances the sense of movement, creating an impression of fluidity and vibrancy,” added Ryue Nishizawa, cofounder of SANAA.
Upon getting into the shop, guests uncover a custom-made mild sculpture designed by architect Hugh Dutton, paying homage to Canada’s nationwide image, a maple leaf. It illuminates the model’s collections, together with HardWear by Tiffany, T by Tiffany, Lock by Tiffany, and Knot by Tiffany. Collections are displayed in woven metallic case strains with nickel and rose gold legs with mother-of-pearl inlay. Impressed by the historic structure of Toronto, the shop’s inside arches information guests all through the assorted rooms.
Contained in the Yorkdale Buying Centre boutique.
Courtesy Tiffany & Co.
A number of artworks by famend artists are built-in all through the house, together with “Tiffany Unbelievable” by Damien Hirst, “Repro: Musée d’Orsay (Rochefort’s Escape, after Manet)” by Vik Muniz and Sho Shibuya’s “Dawn From a Small Window,” a sequence of watercolor work that includes Tiffany Blue accents. The boutique features a Tiffany excessive jewellery house and Jean Schlumberger gallery, showcasing the American jeweler’s most original creations. A {custom} Apollo chandelier created by Aggio solely for Tiffany hangs from a champagne gold-leaf ceiling and encapsulates the celestial inspiration behind a few of Schlumberger’s most notable designs.
The Yorkdale Buying Centre location opened earlier in November and can mark its debut with an occasion Tuesday evening.