Diller Scofidio + Renfro completes Cartier Miami flagship expansion with glass facade inspired by vintage jewelry
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Ellen Eberhardt
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Summary
Architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro has completed an expansion to Cartier's Miami flagship store in the Design District, featuring a distinctive bulbous glass facade inspired by a vintage Cartier jewelry piece. The design creates a sense of mystique and transparency while maintaining the brand's luxury aesthetic. The project includes a wraparound facade that blurs boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, with specific design elements like a 'floating' glass box and a 'jewel-like' canopy that reference Cartier's heritage.
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Located in Miami's Design District, on the corner of NE 39th St and the walking corridor Paseo Ponti, the building has a wraparound facade designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro to create a sense of mystique.
The design aims to create a sense of transparency and openness while maintaining the luxury brand's aesthetic.
The bulbous form of the facade was inspired by a vintage Cartier piece, creating a connection between the architecture and the brand's heritage.
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