LUXURY DESIGN
Located between the upper and lower levels and connected by
a curved staircase of gold brass and pink stone is the spacious
central floor dedicated to women’s clothing, shoes, fine jewelry
and men’s formal wear. This large horizontal volume is designed
to gleam and glimmer. The ceiling is completely sheathed with
sparkling panes of beveled mirror and the floor of black polished
nero marquina marble. The perimeter walls with 180° of views and
natural light are filtered by a layer of shimmering vertical bars of
brushed and polished brass for the women’s areas and lacquer
varnished smoked redgum wood for the men’s area.
Punctuating the sumptuous orchestra of luminous effervescent
surfaces are 4 opulent floor to-ceiling islands crafted in pink Quarzo
rosa stone and randomly positioned to create intimate zones for fine
jewelry, women’s beachwear, the changing rooms and staircase.
Eric Carlson’s mastery of space, light, materials and details are
orchestrated to merge the cultural identities of both Dolce&Gabbana
and Montecarlo to create a uniquely customized triumph of beauty
and opulence for an exclusive brand and jet set clientele.
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