Architect DPLG, I’ve been working for over twenty years in Louis Vuitton’s architecture department, where I was responsible for the design and implementation of some sixty stores worldwide: facades, volumes, lighting, materials and details, murals, furniture, FF&E. From sketch to implementation, these experiences enabled me to make many encounters with designers, craftsmen and cultures. I was holding responsibility for concept and furniture development, materials research & development, as well as sourcing furniture, materials and global craftsmen. A ceramist trained peer-to-peer with Patricia Vieljeux since 2006, in her workshop in Paris, I trained in the creation of high-temperature glazes and deepened my technique by taking a vocational training course as a ceramic turner. It’s been an ongoing process of research, experimentation and daring in working with shapes, materials and textures.
The studio designs and manufactures pieces based on ceramic work. These hand-crafted pieces are unique collectors' items of all kinds: furniture, lighting, murals, screens, bas-reliefs, tableware and fine objects. The studio is also developing a catalogue of textures dedicated to its customers for made-to-order projects. Finally, the agency consult’s for luxury brands, hotels, architects and private individuals, notably through the sourcing of furniture, materials and specific developments. Collaborations with artists, editors and craftspeople is an important part of the studio's productions, in line with my experience in the luxury sector. Combining worlds, know-how and materials is a source of inspiration, beauty, surprise and joy.
- Store design concept development & standardization based on new concept proposals & on the Peter Marino concept for Louis Vuitton flagships. Consideration of Marketing & Visual merchandising recommendations. - Update & follow-up of the « Architectural Concept Guidelines » for wall furniture, FSF catalogues & materials. Integration of technical drawings and useful information in the store construction process to ensure functionality, quality and cost. For internal and external LV partners (local architects, drafters & renders, millworkers & GC). -Development & standardization of furniture (seating - tables - Lightning - rugs) & innovative materials. Customization & prototyping in closed collaboration with store planning teams and international suppliers: France, Belgium, Italy, Eastern countries, Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Japan. - Responsible of material library: sourcing, development & industrialization. - Sourcing FF&E in an international panel of editors. - Creative advice to architects & regular communications of best practices.
I'm in charge of the design of Louis Vuitton stores in Europe, mainly in London (Harrods & Selfridges), Russia (Moscow) and Germany (Munich) I manage a team for UK projects and for iconic global stores.
I'm in charge of the design of Louis Vuitton stores in Asia. I'm working on furniture design development and store concept evolution I recruited, trained and managed several interns and junior architects
I was in charge of the design of Louis Vuitton stores in Japan area.
School competition
I was associated with Mathieu Lesavre architect and we have designed the boutique of Christophe Lemaire in Le Marais,Paris. We worked on the design of show windows, press events for luxury brands and apartment renovations for private clients.
Conception des vitrines de MICHEL PERRY CHAUSSEUR,Paris.. Design d’objets distribués par le catalogue VPC EVANS & WONG,Paris
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