Tiffany & Co.'s The Landmark has been named the Retail Design Institute's 2023 Store of the Year!
As part of an ambitious vision to redefine luxury retail on Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., in collaboration with Peter Marino Architect and Arcadis, undertook a comprehensive transformation of their iconic flagship store. This nearly century-old, seven-story building has been completely reimagined to create an unprecedented luxury shopping experience while honoring the brand's historic presence in New York City.
"The Landmark represents a pivotal moment in retail architecture where heritage meets innovation. This isn't just a store renovation – it's a complete reimagining of what luxury retail can be in the 21st century," International President, Cynthia Ortiz, RDI remarked.
The transformation included the innovative removal of four floors of office space to create three new glass-encased floors, offering breathtaking views of Central Park and housing double-story exhibition spaces and exclusive selling suites.
(Photography by Jason Schmidt, New York, NY)
The ground floor welcomes visitors with state-of-the-art digital experiences, featuring double-height video screen walls elegantly framed within metal and glass arched windows. The space seamlessly blends historical architecture with contemporary luxury, creating an immersive brand experience from the moment guests enter.
Central to the design is a magnificent grand staircase that serves as both an architectural showpiece and a functional connection between the main retail floors. The renovation also introduced advanced Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) for efficient merchandise storage and retrieval, ensuring a smooth and elevated shopping experience.
Throughout the building, more than 40 custom artworks and complex custom light fixtures create an atmosphere of unparalleled sophistication. The renowned Tiffany Blue Box Café continues to serve as a beloved destination, while new exterior terraces offer visitors stunning views of Central Park.
"An impressive exercise in materializing a brand's DNA within a space," noted volunteer judge Miguel Canovas, RDI during the review process. "Every aspect is infused with the brand, designed by and for the brand."
🏆 In addition to its distinction as 2023 Store of the Year, judges recognized Tiffany & Co. with an Innovation Award for Fixturing.
Congratulations to the entire team behind the 2023 Store of the Year- Tiffany & Co.:
Architect - Arcadis, Ramon Ocampo
Design Architect Interiors – Peter Marino Architect, Peter Marino
Designers – Tiffany & Co. Studio Design Global Store Design, Stacey Bertin
General Contractor - Structure Tone, Ingrid Kartsonas
Outside Design Consultants
Design Architect Upper Addition Exterior – OMA, Shohei Shigematsu, New York
Lighting Consultant – Metis Lighting, Paolo Giovane
Lighting Consultant – Tillotson Lighting, Erin Dreyfous
Lighting Consultant – Orsman Design Group, Nathon Orsman
Wayfinding & Graphics – 2x4, Georgianna Stout
MEP Engineering & Core & Shell Structural Engineering – WSP, Philip Brychta
Custom Skylight Design – Hugh Dutton Associates, Hugh Dutton
LEED Consultant – Henderson Engineering NY, Katie Molstad
Suppliers
Lighting Provider – LPA, Simon Atkinson
Digital Displays – CueGravity & Astound, Daniel Brunner
Millwork – Cenacchi International, Filippo Assali
Millwork – Molteni & C, Francesco Di Franco
Grand Stairs – Linder Enterprises, Jody Linder
Serving as judges for this year's competition were Members of the Institute representing various chapters including:
Chris Schram, RDI, AIF | Architectural Innovative Finishes, Twin Cities Chapter
Daniel Montaño, RDI, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Carolinas City Center
Doug Williamson, RDI, BSA Supply Group, Carolinas City Center
Jennifer Acevedo, Allied RDI, Nelson Worldwide, Chicago | Great Lakes Chapter
Jose Padron, RDI, The Hershey Company, New York Chapter
Mardi Najafi, RDI, SDI Design, Canada Chapter
Miguel Canovas, RDI, Culdesac Design, Spain Chapter
Sanjay Agarwal, RDI, FRDC, India City Center
Sharon Lessard, RDI, Ensemble Business Group, New York Chapter
Resuming the role of Chairman of the judging panel this year was James Farnell, FRDI, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Southwest + Pacific Chapter.
Thank you to all who participated in the 53rd International Design Competition and to James and our panel of judges!
In addition to Tiffany & Co.', the Retail Design Institute would like to congratulate the Class of 2023, representing the best of the best in retail stores and experiences completed between January 1st and December 31st, 2023:
Australia Post
Orange, NSW
Landini Associates
Innovation Award: Branding & Strategy and Conceptual Design
Ben Bridge
Seattle
RGLA Solutions
Birkenstock Flagship
Miami
TPG Architecture
Innovation Award: Storefront & Facade
Citizens NY Marathon Expo
New York
Miller Zell
Innovation Award: Digital Integration
Crate & Barrel
New York
Crate & Barrel Store Architecture & Design
Innovation Award: Sustainability/Adaptive Reuse
EE Studio Concept
London
Dalziel & Pow Design Consultants
Farmacia Rocha
Barcelona
Marketing Jazz
Food Pantry - Waikiki Market
Honolulu
Schweitzer
Indigo
Toronto
Dalziel & Pow Design Consultants
KUIU
Dallas ChangeUp, Inc.
Mercado González Northgate Market
Costa Mesa
Shook Kelley
Innovation Award: Storytelling
Misoya Ramen
Toronto
SDI Design
NEO COFFEE BAR
Toronto
Dialogue 38 Inc.
Petco Union Square Flagship
New York
Arcadis
Innovation Award: Visual Merchandising
Saks Fifth Avenue
Beverly Hills
Arcadis
Soberana
Mendoza
Ensemble x MTVD
Innovation Awards: Materality & Finishes
Sorel
New York
MG2
Studio B by Bettinardi
Oak Brook
RGLA Solutions
The Brooklin
Whitby
dkstudio architects inc.
The Set
Los Angeles
RDC
Yamba Boutique
Cambridge
Proportion Design
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