Marc Jacobs Showroom and Offices
Architects & Firms
New York, New York
Completion Date: January 2009
Owner: Marc Jacobs International
Program: An expansion of Marc Jacobs' eighth-floor SoHo showroom onto the floor below, adding new showrooms for ready-to-wear and accessories, offices for sales and public relations, and an office for the company president, for a total of 10,000 square feet.
Design concept and solution: The Stephan Jaklitsch team sought to design an environment for buyers and editors continuous with the Marc Jacobs brand. The palette of materials—ebonized wood floors, custom sycamore millwork, nickel vitrines and lighting—recalls the Marc Jacobs stores, as does furniture by Christian Liaigre. Video monitors set into the showroom walls play images from the runway shows. The architects created a double-level executive suite, cutting away part of the seventh floor ceiling and adding a metal and glass staircase to connect the president's office below with Jacobs' above.
Architect(s):
Stephan Jaklitsch Architects PC
115 West 27th Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212.620.9166
Fax: 212.620.9982
PeopleArchitect: Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Interior designer Engineer(s): Consultant(s) General contractor Photographer(s) |
ProductsGlazing Doors: Sliding doors: Custom glass and stainless steel sliding doors designed by SJA fabricated by The Carlson Company. Hardware Cabinet hardware: Cabinet hardware by White Chapel. Interior finishes Suspension grid: Armstrong Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Custom sycamore millwork fabricated by The Carlson Company wraps the perimeter of main showroom and accessories showrooms. Paints and stains: Steel columns: Intumescent paint Paneling: The Carlson Company Plastic laminate: Wilsonart Special surfacing: Armourcoat Entry flooring tile: Absolute Black granite Carpet: Stark Carpet in executive office Furnishings Staff office: Chairs: Knoll International Reception furniture: Reception desk and sofas: Christian Liaigre Tables: Christian Liaigre Upholstery: Chairs upholstered in custom-blue leather and sofas upholstered in custom-red leather by Christian Liaigre. Lighting Showroom overhead lighting fixtures: Custom designed by SJA in collaboration Axon Design. Office overhead lighting fixtures: Legion Lighting Controls: Lutron Electronics Plumbing Sinks: Kohler Faucets: Dornbracht |
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