piuarch completes new flagship store for givenchy in seoul
photography by shin kyungsub

 

 

 

milan-based architecture studio piuarch has completed the givenchy flagship store, in seoul in close collaboration with the fashion label’s art director riccardo tisci. the shop is located in the busy shopping district of gangnam-gu, and has a total area of around 400 square meters spread across three levels.

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the building features a distinctive graphic façade

 

 

 

the building features a distinctive graphic façade, with a minimalist interior that seeks to reflect the themes and motifs of the givenchy name. the façade’s ashlar surface is made from electropolished steel plates that create a variety of reflective effects that change throughout the day. a surface of satin brass appears at the upper corner of the building in a direct reference to brand’s famed ‘T cut’ style.

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the corrugated iron has irregular holes that become illuminated by night

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the façade’s ashlar surface is made of electropolished steel plates

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the shop is housed in a building located in the busy shopping district of gangnam-gu

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the store has a total area of about 400 square meters

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the interiors contain three levels of clothing

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
window display at ground level

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
the design includes marbled surfaces and wooden floors

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
mirrored surfaces are integrated throughout

piuarch givenchy flagship seoul korea designboom
a surface of satin brass appears at the upper corner of the building

 

 

project info:

 

type: boutique flagship store
location: seoul, south korea
customer: givenchy group
built-up area: 404 sqm
photography: shin kyungsub