Stained wood wall panels with Deco-inspired fixtures stand in front of dusty emerald green lime wash walls, bringing order and cadence to the space. The walnut-stained wood panels lend scale to the high-ceilinged space and create a dialogue between natural and machine-made elements when juxtaposed with thin metal shelves.

The store’s reception area features a custom glass block cash wrap that glows gently, attracting the passerby to enter the store. The cash wrap is made of steel structured infilled with hundreds of glass blocks, creating a warm ambient scene reminiscent of Maison de Verre. Sensual curves of the Pipistrello Table Lamp by Gae Aulenti punctuate the cash wrap and bring a sense of warmth and organic lines to contrast with the straight lines and architectural elements in the space.

“There is delight in using the ordinary in extraordinary ways, and I like the element of surprise. Light and shadow can become materials too and as if by magic, heavy things can become unexpectedly weightless.” - Paul Chan

With a subtle approach to the design, Studio Paul Chan has created an intimate space for aesthetes with an appreciation for glassware and great stories, while also bringing a sense of modernity and newness to the traditional wine store.