CRISTOFORI SANTI ARCHITETTI INTERIOR DESIGN & SPACE PLANNING

PORTS1961 Paris Flagship Store

Paris, France

The flagship store in Rue Saint-Honoré marks the debut of the new Ports 1961 store concept that reflects the brand's renewed vision - under the guidance of artistic director Karl Templer - where character, individuality and pragmatism coexist. The concept features luxurious and authentic materials used in a contemporary manner that still evokes Parisian atmospheres, creating a sense of continuity with the architecture of the building in which the store is housed. The space was imagined as a neutral backdrop that allows distinct elements and objects to emerge. Within the project, the staircase plays a central role. It is the heart of the ground floor's composition, a modern reinterpretation of a classic French staircase. The introduction of iconic mid-twentieth-century design pieces pays homage to the brand's founder, Luke Tanabe, who shaped his vision of the rise of the modern woman during a time of cultural ferment and groundbreaking innovation in both fashion and design. The concept was developed in collaboration with Architect Enrica Pinna.

Ports is a global luxury fashion group with four unique labels offering exquisite designs to the discerning sophisticate. The brand is available in multibrand stores and in over 400 owned stores worldwide. Founded in 1961 as a fashion house known for its minimalistic and elegant designs, creating a sophisticated professional wardrobe for the trailblazing women of the times. Entrenched with a global mindset, the brand is recognised for its use of rich textiles, attention to the perfect fit, and silhouettes that remain timeless with a modern twist.

Project overview

Client PORTS 1961
Category Luxury Retail
Where Paris, France
What Ports1961 Store in Paris
When 2019
Surface 330 sqm
Status Completed

Activities carried out by CSA

  • Concept design and concept book
  • Definitive and executive design
  • Artistic direction

Credits

Architectural Design Cristofori Santi Architetti & Arch. Enrica Pinna
Lighting Design Giacomo Rossi Lighting
MEP Design PGS Ingegneria
Photography Courtesy of PORTS1961
Project Team

Tamara Aeri, Giuseppe Romano