Valentino Kiev, a haute couture boutique in a prominent urban location
Year
2012
Location
Kyiv
Typology
Area
264
Haute couture with an international focus
The Brief
The project proposes the creation of Valentino’s first women’s haute couture boutique in the city of Kyiv, in a prominent urban location. The goal is to bring the brand’s identity to a new international context, while adhering to the visual guidelines established by the brand and developed under the creative direction of David Chipperfield.
The design must offer an elegant shopping experience consistent with Valentino’s global standards, adapting its architectural language to the scale of the space and the character of the urban environment in which it is situated.
Project Scope
The boutique’s design faithfully follows Valentino’s brand guidelines, incorporating a sober, precise, and timeless architectural language. The layout prioritizes clear circulation paths and a well-defined hierarchy of display areas, allowing the collections to be presented in an orderly manner that puts them front and center.
The materials, finishes, and construction solutions are selected to reinforce an elegant and understated atmosphere, where the architecture serves as a neutral backdrop for the fashion. The lighting is designed with special care to highlight textures and volumes, adding depth and warmth to the overall space.
The result is a contemporary and refined boutique, fully aligned with the brand’s international identity and capable of blending naturally into the urban fabric of Kyiv.
A simple yet elegant space dedicated to haute couture.
Ujo+partners was responsible for the technical design, fabrication, and installation, as well as for overall coordination, quality control, and the final commissioning of the project.
