For his first flagship design since becoming its creative director, Vincent van Duysen has created a space for Molteni&C that feels like a "secluded home from home".

The Molteni Group tasked the Belgian architect with designing its biggest flagship store to date, which is located on via Cavallotti in Milan's new Durini design district.
Van Duysen, who was named as the brand's creative director last year, was asked by the Italian brand to create a "secluded home from home", and did so through his choice of materials and lighting.

"Calling on a palette of glass, oxidised wood and raw metal, the flagship's atmosphere evokes the feeling of Italian craftsmanship and timeless, sustainable luxury," he said.
Naturally, it was important that the focus remained on the furniture, and architectural details had to be subtle.
Black oak panelling on warm grey walls creates a warm and welcoming environment for visitors, while wooden ceiling beams that match the floor are intended to blur the boundaries between the various living and dining spaces.
The new flagship, which opened during Milan design week in early April, encompasses both the Molteni&C home living collections and Dada, the Molteni Group's luxury kitchen brand.

During the design week, the store played host to many of the brand's new product launches. These included the Welcome Collection of small tables designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, Teorema, a new storage unit designed by Ron Gilad, Slo...