Louis Vuitton, After three years of restoration of Palazzo Tavernafinally reopened the doors of his historic Milanese headquarters in Via Montenapoleone 2.
A long and meticulous job, signed by the Archistar Peter Marinewhich has made it possible to bring to light a completely revisited space, and which, in architecture and details, celebrates and honors the link between the brand and the city of Milan, the latter tribute from the windows with one Miniature of the Duomo.
Built in 1835 on a project by Ferdinando Albertelli, Palazzo Taverna condenses history and modernity today. The facade characterized by Ionian columns and eardrums, with an arched door that acts as an entrance, tell the style of the time, while IC
warm and sober olors, together with the heart of the store, transformed into a court of a typical railing house, with green waterfalls that descend from the balconies, are reflection of the Milanese tradition. Tradition that is also maintained in other elements of space, such as the scale that leads to the first floor which, with its decorations and techniques, is inspired by the Villa Necchi Campiglio of Piero Portaluppi and Palazzo Bagatti Valsecchi.
The link with Milan also continues to first floor, The one also dedicated to footwear. The ceilings recall the typical androni of the palaces of the Lombard city, with a linear design in stucco and plaster. A journey into local tradition, but also in contemporary art, That of the many pieces in every environment, works by: Mimmo Paladino, Carla Accardi, Peter Halley, Alfonso Clerici.
The same care is found in the furnishings with Italian style pieces, from galleries or renowned merchants of Milan. All the pieces have been restored to protect the value and nature of historical artifacts such as Luciano Frigerio’s desk which stands out in particular and other pieces of Gio Ponti, Iico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Angelo Mangiarotti.
To make the new Milanese boutique special and unique is undoubtedly the presence of a plan, the second, completely dedicated to design. The public will thus have the opportunity to discover The five lines that make up the Home Collection by Louis Vuitton: Object Nomades that will have a permanent sales space, the signature collection, decoration, art de la table and exceptional games.
The basement, on the other hand, is dedicated to the men’s collection. During the renovation works the nineteenth -century foundations of the palace. Unexpected elements have been discovered, such as cruise and barrel vaults. An architecture that has been enhanced by restoring the clay bricks, protecting them and leaving them visible.
By Vittorio Café Louis Vuitton
Accessible through the shop, the By Vittorio Café Louis Vuittonwhich opens next to the Dav by Da Vittorio Louis Vuittonthe first catering concept in Italy for the maison, whose gastronomic proposal is curated by Chicco and Bobo Cerea of the Da Vittorio restaurant, three Michelin stars. The coffee rises where once there was the central courtyard of Palazzo Taverna, transformed into a sort of Jardin d’Hiver With a glass ceiling and a floor recreated with stones in black and white gradation to reproduce a design by Martin Kline. Original architectural elements, furnishings made in Lombardy, fabrics and hand painted together with plants ready to adorn and create intimacy and privacy complete the experience of Luxury Snacking.
Source: Vanity Fair
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