Grand Seiko Boutique Paris Vendôme opened at 7 Place Vendôme in the first district of Paris. It showcases around 100 timepieces. Visitors will experience the serene beauty of Japanese aesthetics and sense the true essence of Grand Seiko, as it is expressed in the theme "The Nature of Time".
Located on the west side of the square in a building listed as a historic monument, the new Grand Seiko Boutique comprises an area of over 190m² on two floors. The design is the work of Kengo Kuma, one of Japan's leading architects.
Kengo Kuma took his inspiration from Japanese tradition but has reinvented it with a contemporary twist. The choice of materials was a key point, along with the need for transparency, space and light. The design includes well-known traditional Japanese features: partitions covered in Bamboo known as Sumushiko, Shoji walls made from Washi paper, and Tatami mats. More contemporary materials can also be found, such as Vals stone at ground level and oak flooring on the first floor.