bureau betak tranforms musee rodin gardens for dior paris show

bureau betak clads musee rodin in orange mirrors for dior
all images courtesy of bureau betak

to house the christian dior spring/summer 2014 runway show set in the prestine gardens of the musée rodin, paris-based creative agency bureau betak has designed a gaudi-esque, smooth white sanctuary for the couture showcase. the exterior skin of the structure is clad in a neon, orange reflective façade — an abrupt juxtaposition to the serene, manicured landscape that surrounds it. welcoming visitors through gold-tinted doors, the edifice at once presents an unlikely scheme to its encompassing landscape and its interior program; a carved, cocoon-like refuge using but one color — white — contains the intimate high-fashion catwalk. subtly sculpted curves have been hand made by artisans, who have dug each sensual contour into slender columns, seats, a runway and walls. complex forms and geometry comprise the entire arrangement, as layers upon layers of sleek silhouettes equate to stacked seating systems, and narrow beams rise to the ceiling pierced by skylights reminiscent of organic forms.

forms reminiscent of antoni gaudí-style architecture envelop views at the show

sensual curves and stacked silhouettes surround the space

the vast white expanse housed the christian dior show

seating units have been carved by hand

beams connect to the ceiling, where sunlight allows natural light into the space

the entryway, where models enter the catwalk

a model on the catwalk