S-P-A-C-E
STIEGLITZ EXPERIENCE
Words by Pepijn Smit of S-P-A-C-E
Photography by Kasia Gatkowska
Stieglitz had opened a physical space in the heart of Amsterdam: the Stieglitz Experience. Here, customers and enthusiasts are welcome to step into the universe of the brand where music, dance, acting, movies, social activities, and work come together.
Stieglitz had opened a physical space in the heart of Amsterdam: the Stieglitz Experience. Here, customers and enthusiasts are welcome to step into the universe of the brand where music, dance, acting, movies, social activities, and work come together.
The brand, for example, offers an entertainment service. The Stieglitz’s flares can be made in the right size, in the in-house atelier in the back of the space. A second Stieglitz office is also built above the retail space with a fluffy staircase to signify to customers that they are stepping into Stieglitz's world.
For her first offline presence, Pien Stieglitz called upon Pepijn Smit of S-P-A-C-E projects for the concept and design of this experience.
S-P-A-C-E is an Amsterdam based studio who create three dimensional experiences that manifest themselves in interiors or architectural forms. These forms evoke a certain feeling of belonging or sense of identity.
As Stieglitz is powering the flower, creating flares and colourful patterns, it was clear where to base the design upon. A feeling of one big communal seating area, based on the time period which is so inspiring for Stieglitz. A space build out of carpet, fitted with huggable fluffy cabinets, a hairy staircase, and a floor to walk around on bare feet. Incorporating the round shapes of the 1960s and 1970s and, if you will, on the female body.
Pien founded Stieglitz with a clear vision; “I believe that every woman is her own unique self, with an ancient fire inside her. Sometimes this flame is put out by society or the labels we create. Therefore, I feel that it is our job to restart these engines within. With Stieglitz I want to bring different worlds together and build a community. In this community, our own tribe will be represented by independent, powerful and sexy women.”