Shohei Shigematsu, director of Office for Metropolitan Architecture's New York outpost, is renowned for showcasing luxury brands in fantastical ways.
A recent collaboration between OMA and the fashion house Christian Dior is a display for the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams in Seoul, photographed by Kyungsub Shin.
Sometimes the space comes first
This article originally appeared in The Art Newspaper's Art of Luxury magazine, exploring the intersection of high-end fashion, jewelry, travel, and lifestyle with the art market, museums, and heritage sector.
Shohei Shigematsu has been leading OMA's New York office for 19 years, bringing a unique perspective as a Japanese-born architect.
Author's summary: Shohei Shigematsu breaks cultural ground with architecture.