No matter what they say, first impressions matter. And Bulgari’s latest makeover at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur truly possesses the wow factor that tempts you to venture further in.
The magnificent two-storey façade has a honeycomb-esque appearance complete with marble-like surfaces. But it is not marble – instead, the effect was created using a mix of glass fibre concrete with veins filled with golden resin. When light shines through the resin, it produces a dramatic effect, especially at night.
Work on the façade started in Italy in December last year, and it took two months from February to April this year to construct it on site. Meanwhile, refurbishment to the interior was completed at the end of last year.
The entire façade is anchored by an entrance reminiscent of the Bulgari’s original store by the Spanish steps on via Condotti in Rome where it has been since 1905. The glass inside is framed by brass with an amber colour that progressively lightens as it reaches the top.
This via Condotti frame is the only permanent element that will be seen in different locations around the world, while the “marble” façade will be reinvented and reinterpreted by material experimentations.
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