from paris to hong kong: schiaparelli salon opens in glimmering gold

gilded Schiaparelli boutique arrives in hong kong

Stockholm-based design studio Halleroed arrives in Hong Kong for a new retail project, a Schiaparelli salon realized with glimmering gold interiors. The opulent space is found within the Landmark Prince’s Building, and is fronted by a curved brushed-gold facade.

The facade’s metal surface bends inward, and is punctured by oval openings that allow for partial views inside. Reflections from the corridor soften across the brushed finish, while the apertures frame glimpses of darker interiors beyond.

Inside, spaces are organized as a linear array of connected rooms rather than a single open floor. Each room holds a distinct character, while visual connections remain intact through mirrored surfaces and aligned openings.

Schiaparelli Hong Kong fronted by a curved, brushed gold facade | images courtesy Schiaparelli

glowing finishes of gold, lacquered wood, and mosaic

The team at Halleroed lines the walls of its Schiaparelli Hong Kong with lacquered wood surfaces, integrating shelving, vitrines, and storage into a continuous layer. The finish carries a subtle sheen that reflects light softly, adding depth to the narrow rooms, while floors are finished in dark marble with a veined pattern which grounds the interior and absorbs ambient sound.

Metal appears throughout in polished and brushed finishes. These surfaces interact with mirrored planes to extend visual depth and allow the compact space to feel layered and complex.

Display elements are treated as part of the architecture rather than applied fixtures. Recessed niches clad in gold mosaic punctuate the plan, offering moments of focus along the circulation path. Their scale relates closely to the body, encouraging close viewing and physical engagement.

the boutique is organized as a sequence of connected rooms

domestic objects adapted into jewelry displays

One recessed alcove incorporates a sculptural bathtub form adapted as a jewelry display. Its placement transforms a familiar domestic object into a fixed interior element, reinforcing the boutique’s salon-like proportions and sense of enclosure.

Overhead, the ceiling carries hand-drawn illustrations by Creative Director Daniel Roseberry, rendered directly across the surface. The drawings reference motifs associated with the house and extend across rooms, providing continuity throughout the interior. Their presence remains subtle at first, becoming more apparent as visitors move deeper into the space.

Lighting remains restrained and evenly distributed. Fixtures wash surfaces gently, allowing materials and drawings to register gradually. The ceiling operates as an orienting plane, tying together varied rooms through a shared visual field.

gold mosaic niches integrate display directly into the architecture