The american architect Peter Marino was commissioned by the house of Dior and charged with the task of recreating the space.
The new space is organized in a succession of small private salons designed around a luminous atrium extending over two levels. Inspired by the house of Dior's town mansion at 30, avenue Montaigne in Paris, the space highlights French 18th century codes as well as those of the brand:
• The floor in Tavel stone and black marble cabochon
• The oak parquet in chevron pattern point de Hongrie
• The walls refurbished with moulded panels or covered in pleated fabric
• A balustrade and railings in the style of Jules Hardouin-Mansart, architect of the Place Vendôme
• Dior grey in an infinite range of tones and materials
• The medallion chair upholstered in silk, velvet or leather
• Aquarius, Monsieur Dior's astrological sign, designed in a constellation of lights on the ceiling
Art and artisan crafts, so dear to christian Dior, also have a strong presence:
• A painting by Damien Hirst, “Judas the Disciple” (LVMH collection)
• A painting by Martin Kline, “Temperamental and Tempest”
• A monumental chandelier by Lee Bul (LVMH collection)
• A table-sculpture by Philippe Hiquily
• A table by Alasdair Cooke
• Side tables by Juan and Paloma Garrido
• Lamps and stools by Laurent Chauvat
• Lamps and mirror by Véronique Rivemale
• Stools by Alexandre Logé
• A silver vase by Ndidi Ekubia
