Kiton Flagship store at Citic Square in Shanghai

The evolution of the concept conceived by Studio B+Architects for Kiton continues with the new flagship store at Citic Plaza in Shanghai, which covers 280 square meters, on two levels, right at the main entrance to the structure.

The first thing that strikes you about the new store is the  external façade, an element of great visual impact, which also serves as the main entrance and overlooks a pedestrian area. 

With a curvilinear shape, over 15 meters high, it is covered with metal mesh, consisting of anodized aluminum in two different shades of color, with a weave pattern. The bronze-colored surface with a wrinkled effect combines  with the special backlighting designed and produced in Italy and gives the façade a vibrant effect that is transformed in accordance with natural light.

The façade required patient study and research of materials, both the mesh and the special lighting are completely made in Italy, tested with large prototypes in order to better control the final result.