Saint Laurent Vienna

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Location:                         Graben 17, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Client:                              Saint Laurent, Paris, France

Period:                             02/2023 – 09/2024

Services Atelier Grell:   Local architect, permitting and construction management

General planner:            ESA Engineering, Florence, Italy

Design:                            Casper Mueller Kneer Architects, Berlin, Germany

Fotos:                              © Atelier Grell

 

The Saint Laurent flagship store on Vienna's Graben is located in a listed building. Inside, the generous use of marble contrasts with deliberately exposed elements such as steel beams and unplastered brickwork. This strong material contrast deliberately draws attention to the presentation of the collections. A newly created black spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, while the ground floor is illuminated by a glass roof, enhancing the sense of openness. The façade design was planned and implemented in consultation with the Heritage Office.