Patricia Urquiola's Miami store design for Panerai references watch mechanisms
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has designed the first US flagship store for Italian watch brand Panerai in Miami's Design District, featuring a chandelier with shapes based on watch parts (+ slideshow).
The two-level, 2,200-square-foot (204 square metres) shop is outfitted with luxurious materials like marble and bronze and is located on the south-west corner of the district's Palm Court.
The rectangular ground floor is lined with striated wood paneling with illuminated niche display cases.
A sculptural chandelier of circles and gears runs the length of the space and was inspired by the inner workings of watches.
"In the boutique we have introduced some new features like the tailor made chandelier that evokes the precision mechanisms of a watch," said Urquiola. The designer also recently redesigned the New York showroom for the Italian furniture brand Cassina, for which she is art director.
Related story: Patricia Urquiola overhauls Cassina's New York showroom
Urquiola designed the furnishings for the Panerai store, including seating, tables, and service counters.
The staircase at the rear of the shop has the same gold finish as the chandelier, and the profile of the open tread stair also resembles the teeth of a gear.
A second floor viewing lounge is reserved for VIP customers and will also host private events including art exhibitions. A large wall clock looks like one of the company's watch faces.
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