As a regular designer for Van Cleef & Arpels, Jouin & Manku opened the doors to Miami's bright boutiques.
Its facade is accented with a sweeping swirl of leaves that continues as a motif throughout the interior. The ceiling is textured with concentric ripples, like those on the surface of a reflection pool. Towering columns double as display cases for flora- and fauna-inspired jewelry collections.
The influence was Miami and the character of the Design District. Jouin&Manku were not making a maison, nor were we making a standard shop.So Jouin&Manku played with volumes, as well as the Art Deco history of South Beach. Jouin&Manku did this in form, but kept it all very white and bright. A bit of crisp Paris.
Then the designers added a light layer of Miami-related colors. Miami is famous for its turquoise and pink. Interpreting Van Cleef&Arpels' work as dreamlike.
- Interiors: Jouin Manku
- Words: Qianqian