From the designer. Acne Studios new global flagship store on the Upper East Side of Madison Avenue in New York City features gold as its signature tone, with metal interior walls and fittings in aluminum that have been electrostatically gilded. A black asphalt floor and structural columns are dotted with semi-precious coloured stones. The space, entirely wrapped in glass to allow interior visibility, is designed to act as a gallery as well as a clothing store.

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Architects: Acne Studios, Max Lamb

Location: E 74th St, New York, NY 10021, United States of America

Design Team: Acne Studios (in-house)

Max Lamb: Furnishings

Area: 230.0 m2
Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Acne Studios

© Acne Studios

From the designer. Acne Studios new global flagship store on the Upper East Side of Madison Avenue in New York City features gold as its signature tone, with metal interior walls and fittings in aluminum that have been electrostatically gilded. A black asphalt floor and structural columns are dotted with semi-precious coloured stones. The space, entirely wrapped in glass to allow interior visibility, is designed to act as a gallery as well as a clothing store.

© Acne Studios

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