Ayous Sparkles at CityCenter
Safeway and Louis Vuitton choose tropical hardwoods for high-end retail interiors
Safeway chose European beech for the new pharmacy storefronts, while luxury retailer Louis Vuitton specified ayous to interact with the colorful surroundings in its newest Las Vegas store.
The cabinets in the wine cellars. For the temperature controlled wine caves, we find sapele most suited for that environment," said Abreu.
"We used to use a lot of melamines and manufactured woods. But, in general, the industry has been leaning heavily toward green and renewable materials. Currently we try to use as much solid wood as possible, including imported solid wood," Abreu added. "Our customers are requesting it, as well as some architects and designers who pursue LEED credits."
Eventually, positive customer feedback on Safeway's initial 20-store test prototype led to the construction of one thousand pharmacy storefronts all refashioned based on the "Lifestyle" format and incorporating both European beech and sapele wood.
Ayous Sparkles at CityCenter
The new Louis Vuitton store at Crystals in Las Vegas features a stunning 31-foot chandelier made of 1,600 shimmering titanium plated LV flower motifs surrounded by a series of three dimensional metallic curtains and playful artwork that lend splashes of color. Situated below the spectacular chandelier is a backdrop of light and airy ayous wood panel store fixtures.
The interior of this new Louis Vuitton store is the brainchild of renowned New York Architect Peter Marino, who notes that the combination of art and architecture was deliberate. In an environment designed to cater to a very upscale clientele, the space conveys LV's own luxurious appeal in incomparable Las Vegas style.
Frequently asked questions
What wood did Louis Vuitton use in its new Las Vegas store at Crystals?+
Louis Vuitton specified ayous wood for the store fixtures and panels. The light and airy ayous serves as a backdrop beneath the store's signature 31-foot titanium-plated chandelier.
Who designed the interior of the Louis Vuitton store at CityCenter in Las Vegas?+
The interior was designed by renowned New York architect Peter Marino. He deliberately combined art and architecture to convey LV's luxurious appeal in Las Vegas style.
What wood did Safeway choose for its new pharmacy storefronts?+
Safeway selected European beech along with sapele wood for its new pharmacy storefronts. Both species were incorporated into the chain's 'Lifestyle' format design.
Why is sapele wood used in wine cellars?+
According to Abreu, sapele is most suited for the temperature-controlled environment of wine caves. It is used for the cabinets in these wine cellars.
Why is the woodworking industry shifting away from melamine and manufactured woods?+
The industry has been leaning heavily toward green and renewable materials, prompting greater use of solid wood, including imported species. Customers, architects, and designers pursuing LEED credits are driving this demand.
How many Safeway pharmacy storefronts were built using the new Lifestyle design?+
Positive customer feedback from an initial 20-store test prototype led Safeway to construct one thousand pharmacy storefronts. All were refashioned using the Lifestyle format with European beech and sapele wood.