One of the show’s most vibrant exhibits was Yayoi Kusama’s collection for Louis Vuitton that saw the Japanese artist covering everything from bags to dresses in psychedelic red and white spots.
One of the show’s most vibrant exhibits was Yayoi Kusama’s collection for Louis Vuitton that saw the Japanese artist covering everything from bags to dresses in psychedelic red and white spots.
A rendering of the exhibition, which will be on display in Miami's Design District from December 2-7, 2014.
A rendering of the exhibition, which will be on display in Miami's Design District from December 2-7, 2014.
"Frank Gehry's soon-to-be-completed design for the @LouisVuitton Foundation for Creation."
"Frank Gehry's soon-to-be-completed design for the @LouisVuitton Foundation for Creation."
The curvaceous Bibliothèque U bookshelf designed by Pierre Paulin doubles as a room divider.
The curvaceous Bibliothèque U bookshelf designed by Pierre Paulin doubles as a room divider.
Oak floors, neutral furnishings, and an area rug by Han Feng for Tai Ping warm the office, as does the view of surrounding treetops. “You really feel as if you’re in the canopy,” says architect Takashi Yanai. A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk serves as a coffee table.
Oak floors, neutral furnishings, and an area rug by Han Feng for Tai Ping warm the office, as does the view of surrounding treetops. “You really feel as if you’re in the canopy,” says architect Takashi Yanai. A vintage Louis Vuitton trunk serves as a coffee table.
Indicative of the shape-shifting nature of the concept, the Tapis siège 1970 makes for an informal gathering place.
Indicative of the shape-shifting nature of the concept, the Tapis siège 1970 makes for an informal gathering place.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993.

In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
Petite Déclive 1970 is a flexible take on the lounge chair.
Petite Déclive 1970 is a flexible take on the lounge chair.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
The St. Louis Arch (1965), Saarinen's most recognizable architectural feat, is located in the heart of St. Louis.
The St. Louis Arch (1965), Saarinen's most recognizable architectural feat, is located in the heart of St. Louis.
Something Iconic:

For the one you truly love, who truly loves design give the gift of a set of the iconic Louis Ghost Chairs by famed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell. A classic for the ages.
Something Iconic: For the one you truly love, who truly loves design give the gift of a set of the iconic Louis Ghost Chairs by famed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell. A classic for the ages.
Created for an acclaimed art dealer, this sloped home rises out of the hills, itself clad in the same sandstone used for a nearby cathedral. Curved wooden walls and a large window make for a light-filled interior, and the grand entrance boasts a large display wall for artwork.
Created for an acclaimed art dealer, this sloped home rises out of the hills, itself clad in the same sandstone used for a nearby cathedral. Curved wooden walls and a large window make for a light-filled interior, and the grand entrance boasts a large display wall for artwork.
The chromatic Paris apartment of Jean-Christophe Aumas holds a treasure trove of rare vintage furniture, displays from his work, and items curated from his travels. As the artistic director of the creative agency Voici-Voilà, he designs store windows and special events for clients like Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Lacoste, Céline, and more; and so it’s no wonder that his own 1,023-square-foot apartment is teeming with character. The entire flat is self-designed in a fusion of his professional and personal flavors. Over herringbone wood floors, walls with painted shapes frame hanging artworks; colored cubes, created for a Sol LeWitt–themed Louis Vuitton display, pepper the space; and foraged furnishings ranging from flea market finds to designer pieces outfit the home.
The chromatic Paris apartment of Jean-Christophe Aumas holds a treasure trove of rare vintage furniture, displays from his work, and items curated from his travels. As the artistic director of the creative agency Voici-Voilà, he designs store windows and special events for clients like Louis Vuitton, John Galliano, Lacoste, Céline, and more; and so it’s no wonder that his own 1,023-square-foot apartment is teeming with character. The entire flat is self-designed in a fusion of his professional and personal flavors. Over herringbone wood floors, walls with painted shapes frame hanging artworks; colored cubes, created for a Sol LeWitt–themed Louis Vuitton display, pepper the space; and foraged furnishings ranging from flea market finds to designer pieces outfit the home.
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
In the master bedroom, a Hästens bed is paired with an AJ sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. A vintage poster for the 1968 French film Stolen Kisses is a nod to Fabian’s career in advertising, as well as the time period in which the apartment was built.
In the master bedroom, a Hästens bed is paired with an AJ sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen. A vintage poster for the 1968 French film Stolen Kisses is a nod to Fabian’s career in advertising, as well as the time period in which the apartment was built.
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Louis Vuitton, Mexico City
Louis Vuitton, Mexico City
Louis Vuitton Santiago, Chile
Louis Vuitton Santiago, Chile
Grant Mudford, Phillips Exeter Academy Library by Louis Kahn.
Grant Mudford, Phillips Exeter Academy Library by Louis Kahn.
Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, France.
Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, France.
Louis Vuitton Fashion Harbour, Cancún
Louis Vuitton Fashion Harbour, Cancún
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit"My first idea for a money-saver—which is a famous, historical, and figurative object—was to purify it and remove all the unnecessary details and shapes," says Tabet.
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit"My first idea for a money-saver—which is a famous, historical, and figurative object—was to purify it and remove all the unnecessary details and shapes," says Tabet.
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit"In my research and work, I often try to update some famous typologies, like the alarm clock or the money-saver, giving them my interpretation and style," Tabet says.
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit"In my research and work, I often try to update some famous typologies, like the alarm clock or the money-saver, giving them my interpretation and style," Tabet says.
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit. "I’m always fascinated and surprised to see that we still use objects because they’re beautiful and because they fit well with our mood or interior," says Tabet.
Louis by Philippe Tabet for Incipit. "I’m always fascinated and surprised to see that we still use objects because they’re beautiful and because they fit well with our mood or interior," says Tabet.
The new East Building seen from Fine Arts Drive (North façade). Image courtesy of the Saint Louis Art Museum and Architectural Wall Systems. Photo by: Jacob Sharp.
The new East Building seen from Fine Arts Drive (North façade). Image courtesy of the Saint Louis Art Museum and Architectural Wall Systems. Photo by: Jacob Sharp.
A pair of "incomplete open legs," photographed for Louis Vuitton.
A pair of "incomplete open legs," photographed for Louis Vuitton.
Blossom Stool is a minimal stool created by Tokyo-based designer Tokujin Yoshioka for Louis Vuitton. The project is a symbolic stool inspired by the Louis Vuitton monogram of petals – this stool is designed with natural structure which represents the motion of blooming petals transformed from a bud. The craftsmanship with wood and leather craftwork technique has been cultivated in the long history of the brand. This art object conveys a strong iconic message and travels beyond times projecting the history and the future of Louis Vuitton.
Blossom Stool is a minimal stool created by Tokyo-based designer Tokujin Yoshioka for Louis Vuitton. The project is a symbolic stool inspired by the Louis Vuitton monogram of petals – this stool is designed with natural structure which represents the motion of blooming petals transformed from a bud. The craftsmanship with wood and leather craftwork technique has been cultivated in the long history of the brand. This art object conveys a strong iconic message and travels beyond times projecting the history and the future of Louis Vuitton.
Virgil Abloh is an engineer, architect, DJ, artist, entrepreneur, and artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear.
Virgil Abloh is an engineer, architect, DJ, artist, entrepreneur, and artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear.
Virgil Abloh was best known as the founder of streetwear label Off-White and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection.
Virgil Abloh was best known as the founder of streetwear label Off-White and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris 16e
Architecture par Frank Gehry
Janvier 2017
Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris 16e Architecture par Frank Gehry Janvier 2017
The open-plan living-kitchen-dining area is a repository of design icons, both classic and contemporary. There’s a Louis Poulsen pendant lamp over the Eero Saarinen dining table; Mirror Ball pendants by Tom Dixon over the kitchen counter; and Tab F1 floor lamps from Flos behind the Edward Wormley–designed Dunbar sofa. In the living room, chairs modeled on Jens Risom’s swivel design enable people to face either the sofa or to spin 180 degrees toward the kitchen.
The open-plan living-kitchen-dining area is a repository of design icons, both classic and contemporary. There’s a Louis Poulsen pendant lamp over the Eero Saarinen dining table; Mirror Ball pendants by Tom Dixon over the kitchen counter; and Tab F1 floor lamps from Flos behind the Edward Wormley–designed Dunbar sofa. In the living room, chairs modeled on Jens Risom’s swivel design enable people to face either the sofa or to spin 180 degrees toward the kitchen.
Large windows give passersby on the Ritterstrasse a view into the open kitchen.
Large windows give passersby on the Ritterstrasse a view into the open kitchen.
Design Citation of Merit: Trenton Bath House and Day Camp Pavilions, designed by Louis Kahn in 1984

Restoration Team: Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC – (Project Management, Design, Preservation - now Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC), Heritage Landscapes (Landscape Architecture), Wu & Associates, Inc. (Restoration Contractor), Mercer County Division of Planning, Susan Solomon, PhD, Keast & Hood Co. (Structural Engineering), Joseph R. Loring & Associates (MEP Engineering), The RBA Group (Civil Engineering), Gilbane (Cost Estimating), De Sapio Construction, Inc. (Contractor - Snack Bar)
Design Citation of Merit: Trenton Bath House and Day Camp Pavilions, designed by Louis Kahn in 1984 Restoration Team: Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC – (Project Management, Design, Preservation - now Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC), Heritage Landscapes (Landscape Architecture), Wu & Associates, Inc. (Restoration Contractor), Mercer County Division of Planning, Susan Solomon, PhD, Keast & Hood Co. (Structural Engineering), Joseph R. Loring & Associates (MEP Engineering), The RBA Group (Civil Engineering), Gilbane (Cost Estimating), De Sapio Construction, Inc. (Contractor - Snack Bar)
The Lewis and Clark library branch in Moline Acres, Missouri, north of St. Louis. Photograph copyright 2012 Andrew Raimist, RaimistDesign.com.
The Lewis and Clark library branch in Moline Acres, Missouri, north of St. Louis. Photograph copyright 2012 Andrew Raimist, RaimistDesign.com.
The interior of the library as it appeared in 1963. Photo originally published in the  St. Louis Globe-Democrat, courtesy of Lindsey Derrington.
The interior of the library as it appeared in 1963. Photo originally published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, courtesy of Lindsey Derrington.
Wainwright Building, St. Louis, Missouri (1891)Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building is referred to in the documentary as the "first building that reveled in height." Sullivan claimed to have conceived the design in only three minutes and wrote that a skyscraper "must be every inch a proud and soaring thing." Sullivan's modern, steel-frame building set the tone for the next century of skyscrapers.
Wainwright Building, St. Louis, Missouri (1891)Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building is referred to in the documentary as the "first building that reveled in height." Sullivan claimed to have conceived the design in only three minutes and wrote that a skyscraper "must be every inch a proud and soaring thing." Sullivan's modern, steel-frame building set the tone for the next century of skyscrapers.

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