Last December, the Dada flagship store opened in the Minami Aoyama district, located in the heart of Tokyo. Thanks to big windows looking out to green areas, light diffuses through the whole store.
Spread over 400sqm, the store is the Italian brand’s first in Japan, and is located next to the Molteni&C flagship and the gardens of the Nezu Museum, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
“Evoking the sense of cosiness is something very important that humans desire, and that is something that I want to translate into my architectural and design work”, says Van Duysen.
Natural and sophisticated materials, such as glass, bronze and raw metal, prevail and are combined with hues of sand, warm greys, as well as touches of green.
Most of the decorative elements were made to measure, giving the open-concept layout a tailored and seamless look.
The Dada space is home to a range of six kitchens, including Hi-Line 6 Frame Door comprises pieces in Titan aluminium, pewter, steel and oak; Prime features recessed openings, a snack bar and Slide by Armani/Dada (pictured) which was inspired by an informal yet refined dinner atmosphere.