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Tiffany & Co., New York, New York, Class of 2023 Store of the Year | 53rd International Design Competition

Updated: Oct 28

Photography by Jason Schmidt, New York, NY

Tiffany & Co.'s The Landmark has been named the Retail Design Institute's 2023 Store of the Year!


As part of an ambitious vision to redefine luxury retail on Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., in collaboration with Peter Marino Architect and Arcadis, undertook a comprehensive transformation of their iconic flagship store. This nearly century-old, seven-story building has been completely reimagined to create an unprecedented luxury shopping experience while honoring the brand's historic presence in New York City.


"The Landmark represents a pivotal moment in retail architecture where heritage meets innovation. This isn't just a store renovation – it's a complete reimagining of what luxury retail can be in the 21st century," International President, Cynthia Ortiz, RDI remarked.

The transformation included the innovative removal of four floors of office space to create three new glass-encased floors, offering breathtaking views of Central Park and housing double-story exhibition spaces and exclusive selling suites.


(Photography by Jason Schmidt, New York, NY)


The ground floor welcomes visitors with state-of-the-art digital experiences, featuring double-height video screen walls elegantly framed within metal and glass arched windows. The space seamlessly blends historical architecture with contemporary luxury, creating an immersive brand experience from the moment guests enter.


Central to the design is a magnificent grand staircase that serves as both an architectural showpiece and a functional connection between the main retail floors. The renovation also introduced advanced Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) for efficient merchandise storage and retrieval, ensuring a smooth and elevated shopping experience.


Throughout the building, more than 40 custom artworks and complex custom light fixtures create an atmosphere of unparalleled sophistication. The renowned Tiffany Blue Box Café continues to serve as a beloved destination, while new exterior terraces offer visitors stunning views of Central Park.


"An impressive exercise in materializing a brand's DNA within a space," noted volunteer judge Miguel Canovas, RDI during the review process. "Every aspect is infused with the brand, designed by and for the brand."

🏆 In addition to its distinction as 2023 Store of the Year, judges recognized Tiffany & Co. with an Innovation Award for Fixturing.


Congratulations to the entire team behind the 2023 Store of the Year- Tiffany & Co.:

Architect - Arcadis, Ramon Ocampo

Design Architect Interiors – Peter Marino Architect, Peter Marino

Designers – Tiffany & Co. Studio Design Global Store Design, Stacey Bertin

General Contractor - Structure Tone, Ingrid Kartsonas

Outside Design Consultants

  • Design Architect Upper Addition Exterior – OMA, Shohei Shigematsu, New York

  • Lighting Consultant – Metis Lighting, Paolo Giovane

  • Lighting Consultant – Tillotson Lighting, Erin Dreyfous

  • Lighting Consultant – Orsman Design Group, Nathon Orsman

  • Wayfinding & Graphics – 2x4, Georgianna Stout

  • MEP Engineering & Core & Shell Structural Engineering – WSP, Philip Brychta

  • Custom Skylight Design – Hugh Dutton Associates, Hugh Dutton

  • LEED Consultant – Henderson Engineering NY, Katie Molstad

Suppliers

  • Lighting Provider – LPA, Simon Atkinson

  • Digital Displays – CueGravity & Astound, Daniel Brunner

  • Millwork – Cenacchi International, Filippo Assali

  • Millwork – Molteni & C, Francesco Di Franco

  • Grand Stairs – Linder Enterprises, Jody Linder


Serving as judges for this year's competition were Members of the Institute representing various chapters including:

  • Chris Schram, RDI, AIF | Architectural Innovative Finishes, Twin Cities Chapter

  • Daniel Montaño, RDI, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Carolinas City Center

  • Doug Williamson, RDI, BSA Supply Group, Carolinas City Center

  • Jennifer Acevedo, Allied RDI, Nelson Worldwide, Chicago | Great Lakes Chapter

  • Jose Padron, RDI, The Hershey Company, New York Chapter

  • Mardi Najafi, RDI, SDI Design, Canada Chapter

  • Miguel Canovas, RDI, Culdesac Design, Spain Chapter

  • Sanjay Agarwal, RDI, FRDC, India City Center

  • Sharon Lessard, RDI, Ensemble Business Group, New York Chapter


Resuming the role of Chairman of the judging panel this year was James Farnell, FRDI, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Southwest + Pacific Chapter.


Thank you to all who participated in the 53rd International Design Competition and to James and our panel of judges!


 

In addition to Tiffany & Co.', the Retail Design Institute would like to congratulate the Class of 2023, representing the best of the best in retail stores and experiences completed between January 1st and December 31st, 2023:


Australia Post

Orange, NSW

Landini Associates

Innovation Award: Branding & Strategy and Conceptual Design


Ben Bridge

Seattle

RGLA Solutions


Birkenstock Flagship

Miami

TPG Architecture

Innovation Award: Storefront & Facade


Citizens NY Marathon Expo

New York

Miller Zell

Innovation Award: Digital Integration


Crate & Barrel

New York

Crate & Barrel Store Architecture & Design

Innovation Award: Sustainability/Adaptive Reuse


EE Studio Concept

London

Dalziel & Pow Design Consultants


Farmacia Rocha

Barcelona

Marketing Jazz


Food Pantry - Waikiki Market

Honolulu

Schweitzer


Indigo

Toronto

Dalziel & Pow Design Consultants


KUIU

Dallas ChangeUp, Inc.


Mercado González Northgate Market

Costa Mesa

Shook Kelley

Innovation Award: Storytelling


Misoya Ramen

Toronto

SDI Design


NEO COFFEE BAR

Toronto

Dialogue 38 Inc.


Petco Union Square Flagship

New York

Arcadis

Innovation Award: Visual Merchandising


Saks Fifth Avenue

Beverly Hills

Arcadis


Soberana

Mendoza

Ensemble x MTVD

Innovation Awards: Materality & Finishes


Sorel

New York

MG2


Studio B by Bettinardi

Oak Brook

RGLA Solutions


The Brooklin

Whitby

dkstudio architects inc.


The Set

Los Angeles

RDC


Yamba Boutique

Cambridge

Proportion Design


 


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