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Tokyo, Japan · est 1998

Curiosity (Gwenael Nicolas)

Architecture · Interior · Product · Graphic

Founded 1998 by Gwenael Nicolas and Reiko Miyamoto. Among the most significant luxury-retail-focused studios working anywhere. Translucency, emotional colouring and unique forms are Curiosity's signatures. Nicolas received the Kukan Prize — Japan's most prestigious interior award — as the first foreigner to win it.

One of the most significant luxury-retail-focused studios working anywhere. Translucency, emotional colouring and distinct forms carry across the Rolex, Coach, Graff, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Louis Vuitton projects.

Notable work

  • Rolex Ginza flagship (double-bezel metal mesh façade, Kyoto-crafted)
  • Coach Ginza flagship
  • Graff Tokyo flagship (silvery mesh façade)
  • Versace Paris flagship
  • Dolce & Gabbana Aoyama (theatrical lighting, 400 moving spotlights)
  • Ginza Six shopping centre interior (Tokyo's largest multi-purpose luxury building)
  • Fendi, Berluti, Moncler, Louis Vuitton, Moynat, Refa Ginza

Website: curiosity.jp