Tiffany Shanghai Taikoo-Li Qiantan

With an external screen composed of almost 7,000 handcrafted glass ‘diamonds’, the façade of this store plays homage to Tiffany & Co.’s renowned jewellery designs.

Despite its apparent simplicity, the idea is underpinned by a deep understanding of Tiffany’s identity and history – with an emphasis on concepts such as three-dimensionality, the ability to catch the onlooker’s eye and innovative use of materials.

Brand: Permasteelisa Gartner Retail

Architect: MVRDV

Client: Tiffany & Co

The project

The concept

Evoking Tiffany’s celebrated jewellery, the façade of the Taikoo-Li Qiantan store is decorated with an external screen crafted from 6,988 crystal glass ‘diamonds’. During daylight hours, these facets capture and scatter light in a glittering display. As evening falls, the façade’s integrated LED lighting system transforms the store, allowing it to radiate in a spectrum of colours.

What did we do?

We designed, engineered, supplied and built the K9 crystal glass ‘diamonds’ on 6mm diameter stainless steel woven cable, with mirror-finished stainless steel hollow rod covers on top and integrated red, green, blue and white (RGBW) wall washer lights. As a performance façade behind the diamond screen, we supplied a stick wall system with stainless steel, light matte champagne finish cladding panels. We also supplied entry doors, including all hardware and Tiffany custom door handles, plus integrated jewellery showcases.

Key facts

Year opened

2023

Total façade supplied

533 sqm