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Designer: Gwenael Nicolas, Curiosity
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Client: Panorama Hotels One
Project area: 600 sqm
Project year: 2010
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Architect: Gwenael Nicolas – Curiosity
Location: Interlaken, Switzerland
Client: Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.
Project Year: 2009
Photographs: Nacasa & Partners
Curiosity has completed the design of the Uniqlo Megastore that has opened near Shinjuku station in Tokyo. The new design is strongly influenced by the Tokyo urban landscape and the large entrance, marked with three display towers, recreates a mini-Shinjuku city. As the lighting floor wraps the towers in a glow of light that illuminates the surrounding streets, the shop becomes an active element of the street: attractive, reliable, and secure. The new Uniqlo Megastore adds a civic dimension to its commercial purpose.
EVENT 1: “Light-Light in Tokyo”
Curiosity’s “Light-Light” installation for “Tokyo Wonder” exhibition in Milan last year was a huge success. The magical installation of 80 lights floating in the air was remembered by many as “one of best installations during the Milano Salone”. Now “Light-Light” will finally be introduced to Tokyo. A “sweet” performance “light-food” created especially for the Tokyo event will also be presented. Held from March 25 to April 5, at the Louis Vuitton Hall. More information, here.
EVENT 2: Illuminatio “Sakura Story”
Curiosity will illuminate a row of sakura(cherry)trees at night for the Tokyo Midtown spring event, “Midtown Blossom 2009″. “Sakura Story” will present the beauty of sakura from when the blossoms appear until they fall. As the illumination shifts from the real blossoms on the trees to the optical fiber petals on the ground, it will express an appreciation for each scene of the sakura season. The event will last from March 20 to April 5, at Tokyo Midtown Sakura Street. More information, here.
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