Shiseido Studio Santa Monica

The Shiseido Studios, intended as a venue to introduce the philosophy and products of the Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido, functions as a gallery and clinic rather than as a commercial space. For its New York space, 1100 Architect designed an environment linked by a series of unfolding planes. Finished in wood, glass, and concrete, the studios create a contemporary and inviting retail environment that reflect the Shiseido brand. Smooth, molded resin countertops and fabric-lined walls create tactile surfaces that work together with gentle lighting to provide a sense of warmth in the space.

Publications

Micheli, Simone. Centri Benessere. Milan: Frederico Motta Editore, 2005.

Hall, Matthew, ed. Visual Merchandising 3. Cincinnati, Ohio: ST Media Group International, 2002.

Jones, Rose Apodaca. “Searching for Serenity at Fred Segal.” Women’s Wear Daily, September 7, 2001.

Sueyoshi, Hiroko. “Overseas.” Shoten Kenchiku, October 2000.

“Survival of the Hippest.” SoHo Style, Summer 2000.

Holm-Bertelsen, Randi. “Service at First Sight.” VM+SD, June 2000.

Elokand, Tessa. “The New York Interior Guide.” Frame, May/June 2000.

Loos, Ted. “As Beauty Does.” House Beautiful, March 2000.

Cohen, Edie. “Luminous Complexion.” Interior Design, February 2000.

LOCATION: SANTA MONICA, CA
COMPLETED: 2001
PHOTOGRAPHY © TOM BONNER