Jun Aoki designs Tiffany & Co Ginza flagship store with flowing glass facade
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Starr Charles
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
Japanese architect Jun Aoki has designed Tiffany & Co's flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district with a distinctive flowing exterior made of translucent glass panels. The 66-meter-tall mixed-use building occupies a corner plot and features Tiffany & Co on the lower floors with offices and restaurants above. The architectural design creates a unique visual effect through the use of curved glass panels that give the building a fluid, organic appearance.
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Situated on a corner plot in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district, the 66-metre-tall mixed-use building is largely occupied by Tiffany & Co, while offices and restaurants occupy the upper floors.
Its exterior was designed by Jun Aoki
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