Boutique
What language does the word "boutique" come from?
French (or Greek)
Where is CCC located?
Sydney CBD
Name one of the paintings from our presentation
The Kiss by Gustav Klimt or F. Champenois Imprimeur éditeur by Alphonse Mucha
Who are boutiques targeted at?
Upper-class women
Who is the architect of CCC?
Anna Wu Architecture (AWA)
Name the city that one of the buildings was in
Brussels (Hôtel Tassel) or Barcelona (Casa Batlló)
Are boutiques mono-brand or multi-brand?
They can be either
How did the feature lights connect to the owner's cultural heritage?
The Akari lights take inspiration from traditional Chinese paper lanterns, which symbolise prosperity, unity and celebrations, linking to Oliver Li's Chinese heritage
Who wore Art Nouveau jewellery?
Actresses such as Sarah Bernhardt, grand cocottes such as La Bella Otero, and worldly socialites such as Countess Grefulhe
Name one of the high-end brands stocked at CCC
Bianca Saunders, Kiko Kostadinov, Séfr, Martine Rose, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Stefan Cooke
Describe the atmosphere of the space
Emanates a social club, characterised by a warm, inviting atmosphere, that still exudes an air of luxury; calming and relaxed atmosphere, allowing customers to connect and feel both catered for and at home
Name 4 characteristics of Art Nouveau
Sculptural, organic shapes, asymmetry, arches, curved lines, sensual ornamentation, natural motifs (flowers, vines, leaves, etc), steel, iron, glass, concrete, wood, ceramic
Name 5 characteristics of a boutique store
Small shop with limited variety, high-end clothing, a curated assortment of products, changing stock with the seasons, target small, upscale markets, personalised service, air of exclusivity, could be a section within a department store, luxury boutiques carrying designer brands, online boutiques
Name 5 furniture pieces displayed/used
Akari lights, Wiggle side chair, Wiggle Stool, Togo Small Settee, built-in seating, built-in shelving, Anchor Chair, Boho Bali Design wooden stool, custom flower + cloud shaped coffee tables
What were the three key things that influenced Art Nouveau?
Gothic revival, Japan’s Ukiyo-e movement, scientific research/understanding of nature