from paris to hong kong: opulent schiaparelli salon opens in glimmering gold

"Stockholm-based design studio Halleroed arrives in Hong Kong for a new retail project, a Schiaparelli salon realized with glimmering gold interiors. The opulent space is found within the Landmark Prince's Building, and is fronted by a curved brushed-gold facade. The facade's metal surface bends inward, and is punctured by oval openings that allow for partial views inside. Reflections from the corridor soften across the brushed finish, while the apertures frame glimpses of darker interiors beyond."

"Inside, spaces are organized as a linear array of connected rooms rather than a single open floor. Each room holds a distinct character, while visual connections remain intact through mirrored surfaces and aligned openings. The team at Halleroed lines the walls of its Schiaparelli Hong Kong with lacquered wood surfaces, integrating shelving, vitrines, and storage into a continuous layer. The finish carries a subtle sheen that reflects light softly, adding depth to the narrow rooms, while floors are finished in dark marble with a veined pattern which grounds the interior and absorbs ambient sound."

"Metal appears throughout in polished and brushed finishes. These surfaces interact with mirrored planes to extend visual depth and allow the compact space to feel layered and complex. Display elements are treated as part of the architecture rather than applied fixtures. Recessed niches clad in gold mosaic punctuate the plan, offering moments of focus along the circulation path. Their scale relates closely to the body, encouraging close viewing and physical engagement."

Halleroed designed the Schiaparelli Hong Kong salon within the Landmark Prince's Building, fronted by a curved brushed-gold facade with oval openings that reveal partial interior views. The metal surface reflects corridor light while apertures frame glimpses of darker interiors. Interiors are arranged as a linear array of connected rooms with distinct characters, unified by mirrored surfaces and aligned openings. Walls are clad in lacquered wood with integrated shelving, vitrines, and storage, while dark veined marble floors ground the space and absorb sound. Polished and brushed metals, gold mosaics, and domestic objects repurposed as displays create layered, tactile moments for close engagement.

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