‘Sometimes the space comes first’: how Shohei Shigematsu is using architecture to break cultural ground

Shohei Shigematsu: Breaking Cultural Ground with Architecture

Shohei Shigematsu, director of Office for Metropolitan Architecture's New York outpost, is renowned for showcasing luxury brands in a fantastical manner.

A recent collaboration between OMA and the fashion house Christian Dior is a display for the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams in Seoul, one of several partnerships between the architects and the fashion house.

“Sometimes the space comes first”

This article was originally published in The Art Newspaper's Art of Luxury magazine, which delves into the intersection of luxury fashion, jewelry, travel, and lifestyle with the art market, museums, and heritage sector.

Shigematsu has been at the helm of OMA's New York office for 19 years, bringing a unique perspective as a Japanese-born architect.

Author's summary: Shohei Shigematsu breaks cultural ground with architecture.

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