As happened in 2013 for the project of the Atelier Kingdom of
Beauty, Corso Europa 7 Milan, Aldo Coppola have selected once
again Catellani & Smith's lighting design for their first flagship store
in Lugano.
The new ‘kingdom of beauty’ beyond
the Alps was conceived from the
creativity of Aldo Coppola Jr and to
the expertise of the architect Anton
Kobrinetz, to express a comprehensive
concept of wellness, that includes
exclusive treatments for hair and body
care. This unique space extends over
an area of 300 m2, complemented by a
large panoramic terrace, which offers
a wonderful view of Lake Lugano to the
guests of the Atelier.
The most suggestive aspect, though, is
represented by the lighting provided
by the custom solutions made by
Catellani & Smith. Immediately at the
Atelier’s entrance, a bespoke ‘Gold
Moon’ composition, that looks like a
'waterfall' of discs - covered by hand
with gold-colored leaf and illuminated
by small LEDs, that are multiplied and
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reflected by the mirrored surfaces -
welcomes the guests. Then, going into
the salon, the large circular mirrors
become the most striking element
in each workstation, thanks to the
exclusive design of the structure,
decorated in the Stchu-Moon style,
that embeds them. The irregular
surface of these structures is finished
in silver colored leaf, to refract and
multiply the indirect lighting of the
lamp’s LED source, creating a unique
and almost futuristic atmosphere.
In addition to this, many recessed
and semi-recessed lamps of Ametista
collection have been installed at
the atelier’s ceiling and look like a
precious constellation, that lights up
the salon with discretion and elegance.
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