Location: HONG KONG, China 80 sqm 2014
Client: Maglital SRL
Type: Retail

In 2011 Luca Caprai created the first Cruciani lace bracelet, which has since become a pop icon in the contemporary luxury fashion market. His creations are inspired by the renowned private textile collection of his father, Arnaldo Caprai. When asked to design the new concept for the Asia-Pacific market, Area-17 drew inspiration from the idea of exhibiting a piece of Pop Art in a museum and designed a contemporary gallery like store, where exquisite masterpieces of “Made in Italy” are displayed.

The famous macramé lace bracelets hold the place of honor in the center of the boutique, aligned along a precious and monumental eight meters marble block specifically carved to display them. The bracelets’ lightness and brightness create a vibrant contrast with the rigor and the material texture of the stone, further enhanced by the monochromatic walls and flooring. The sinuosity of Ingo Maurer’s Lucellino lamps hints at the spontaneity of the creative spark, which also characterizes the brand’s logotype.

 

Featured

__
SINGAPORE 90 sqm 2020

A giant octopus animated for few months the ION Orchard shopping centre’s atrium. It belonged to Panerai pop-up store, a nautically-themed universe set up to not only celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Panerai Luminor, but also serving as temporary holding grounds whilst its flagship boutique within the same mall underwent a refurbishment. 

__
SHENZHEN, China 100 sqm 2019

Area-17’s design for the patisserie L’Amour aims to create a place where one can escape from his daily routine, an enchanted universe where the whole senses are stimulated by a seamless correspondence between taste and sight, olfaction and touch. The boutique combines sensoriality and functionality. Thanks to varied configurations of interiors and seating, it is the perfect venue for a relaxing break alone or with friends.

__
HONG KONG, China 240 sqm 2019

Area-17 worked together with Juventus FC team to design the new company’s APAC offices located in the Central district of Hong Kong, one of the most renowned international business hubs. The leading ideas behind this overseas agency are strengthening the brand’s awareness worldwide and fostering a close relationship with global and regional partners.