Concrete & Walnut narrate the story at Bottega Veneta’s new Mumbai store

Lifestyle brand Bottega Veneta has launched its new store in Mumbai at the Jio World Plaza, which has been designed and developed around a palette of materials and techniques from the Veneto region (the 8^th largest region in Italy).

The brand says the Bottega Veneta’s identity is not only reflected in the furniture, but throughout the space, creating its uniquely warm atmosphere. The 160 square meter space has two key materials at the forefront of its design: concrete, and walnut wood. Concrete, the typically industrial material, is reimagined when applied in the context of traditional craft, bringing forward a concept of the past, present, and future. “Concrete is also used innovatively to make up surfaces and plinths that rise from the floor, creating functional components such as planters and jewellery displays,” shares the company. 

Contrasting wooden volumes and soft textures create an intimate, welcoming atmosphere that echoes the tactility of Bottega Veneta collections. The same bouclé fabric from previous Bottega Veneta Ready-to-wear collections features as upholstery. A unique coffee table made in concrete is made by Belgian artist Bram Vanderbeke, commissioned especially for the space. Bram Vanderbeke is a Ghent-based, Belgian artist and designer who describes his work as “rhythmic”, working on installations both in private and in public contexts. “The works often influence the spatial perception of the environment they become part of, sometimes by extending an existing space through creating a new space within it.”