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2024-09-16T15:01:32-04:00
https://archinect.com/news/article/150435971/mvrdv-delivers-diamond-encrusted-facade-for-tiffany-s-newest-shanghai-location
MVRDV delivers 'diamond'-encrusted facade for Tiffany’s newest Shanghai location
Josh Niland
2024-07-08T14:09:00-04:00
>2024-07-11T15:20:52-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1b/1b1334be43edfc9f4f771fa9798866ec.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/327/mvrdv" target="_blank">MVRDV</a> has shared details of its latest design, the new Tiffany & Co. location in Shanghai’s Taikoo Li Qiantan retail development, featuring a glittering imitation of a diamond-encrusted facade. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/71/71034eee3651b963ee95e4a42e792525.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/71/71034eee3651b963ee95e4a42e792525.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image © Wen Studio</figcaption></figure><p>The firm’s newest project for the jeweler follows last year's <a href="https://www.mvrdv.com/projects/879/tiffany-facade-singapore-changi" target="_blank">coral-inspired</a> 3D design at the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/358138/changi-airport" target="_blank">Singapore Changi Airport</a> and utilizes a screen made from 6,988 handcrafted glass 'diamonds' to produce an effect that offers many variances depending on the time of day.<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/30/3066734d9c19e7489ebdad36ea0076b3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/30/3066734d9c19e7489ebdad36ea0076b3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image © Wen Studio</figcaption></figure><p>Behind the screen, an in-store café and accompanying balcony separate the showroom areas and private salons that are included on every floor. The 3.3-pound glass jewels are suspended from steel cables and given a mirrored steel finish to complete the effect, held together finally by specially designed steel fixtures positioned to prevent them from moving or spinning on their supports.<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/2505ecf911618d624a6f192f74a71240.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/25/2505ecf911618d624a6f192f74a71240.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image © Wen Studio</figcaption></figure><p>The facade component is completely dismantleable and will have its parts reused or recycled afte...</p>