Changi reveals its revamped T3 Piazza and LV duplex store
By Doug Newhouse |
Singapore Changi Airport has completed the refurbishment of its Central Piazza at Terminal 3’s Transit Hall which now features its latest Crystal Garden complete with glass dandelion sculptures, plus the long-awaited Louis Vuitton duplex store – to add to similar dual storey stores already opened by DFS Group (L&T) and Shilla Duty Free (beauty).
Louis Vuitton’s first-ever duplex store opened today and is located in the middle of the Central Piazza behind the Crystal Garden and the building and its ‘unique architectural elements’ are being described as ’a travel destination itself’.
The new luxury store also joins the two duplex stores already opened by The Shilla Duty Free and DFS Wines & Spirits ‘lifting passengers’ retail experience another notch up’, according to the Changi Airport Group (CAG).
LUXURY TIMES THREE – DUPLEX STYLE
Interestingly, a link way at the mezzanine level above the Crystal Garden connects all the duplex stores and offers passengers the luxury of browsing seamlessly across all three retail spaces.
Commenting on the development, Ms Lim Peck Hoon, Executive Vice President of Commercial at the CAG Group said: “The Crystal Garden is designed to engage the senses of travellers while capturing the care free spirit of travel, as it greets travellers when they first step into T3’s Transit Hall.
“Besides the enriched offering of luxury goods, cosmopolitan travellers can look forward to an engaging retail experience in the revolutionary two-storey Louis Vuitton boutique.
‘DEFINITIVE FRENCH CHARM’
“Without a doubt, Louis Vuitton’s definitive French charm and distinct travel heritage plays up Changi’s image as a world-class shopping destination. We are delighted to welcome Louis Vuitton to Changi Airport.”
Meanwhile, the Changi Airport Group says that the Crystal Garden features tiered garden beds, which include a selection of flowering plants and 12 spheres of artisan dandelion glass sculptures in varying sizes.
It says ‘inspired by the flora and fauna of the other gardens in Changi Airport’, the glass sculptures glow with luminance, creating the illusion that they are floating on pools of water or swaying in a breeze. CAG claims these offer passengers ‘a captivating and unforgettable experience amidst a garden of lights’.
DEDICATED WORK AREA
The Crystal Garden is exclusive to T3 and the seventh ‘feature garden’ to be constructed at Changi, comprising 1,735 hand-blow Bohemian glass components, incorporating different finishes to give the sculpture richness and texture.
At the same time, the rear of the Louis Vuitton store features a new open lounge with ‘plush’ seating and soft lighting, a dedicated working area and individual charging points.
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