18 LUXURY HOMES
VERSACE HOME BOUTIQUE OPENS
Versace Home opens a boutique within Hangzhou ’ s Qianjiang Century City district that presents a total immersion into the aesthetic lifestyle and values of the House of Versace across a 1.200sqm space .
The four-storey boutique , that includes the building ’ s rooftop , shares the influences of Classicism , Italian craft , and contemporary flair that are at the heart of Versace .
The façade is clad in black Marquina marble and features a striking , full-height L-shaped window that adds depth , light and grandeur .
A perimeter detail in golden metal illuminates the structure and furthers the exterior ’ s unmistakable Versace aesthetic .
Upon entry , a feeling of an Italian Palazzo comes from a considered use of Italianate materials and finishes .
Flooring and walls are finished in matte Calacatta marble , and the use of lacquered frames , glossy black and white marble surfaces , and backlit frosted glass panels creates a dynamic interplay of textures and reflections .
Golden metal punctuates the space through its use in the display fixtures of accessories .
The focal point of the interior is a helical staircase that is crafted with white marble steps and a black glass balustrade .
This architectural feat connects all four levels of the boutique and opens onto a dramatic doubleheight space .
Here , a full-height immersive video wall draws attention and invites visitors on a captivating journey into the world of Versace Home . The boutique presents a
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 67 2024