Aesop Mitsukoshi A8
Taipei City, 110
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Quiet echoes and shelved whispers
Representing the third chapter of our story within the Taipei shopping centre of the same name—though the first in the A8 block—Aesop Mitsukoshi A8 was envisioned by our in-house Design team as an homage to the distinctive style of Taiwan’s late-20th-century libraries.
The ceiling plays an artistic tribute to their iconic open-stack concept, while the overall design aims to enhance social well-being through the harmonious interplay between individuals and their environment. Recreating the studious silence of the library within the bustling mall environment, generous carpeting hushes footsteps and instils a sense of tranquillity.
A soothing aura reminiscent of tea rooms delicately permeates the entire store, as a muted colour palette inspired by the steaming beverage infuses the space with warm, inviting tones. Wooden shelves echo the elegance of traditional tea ceremony trays, as does a product trapeze combining pressed tea leaves and resin—a creative fusion of nature and craftsmanship.
The ceramic tiles across the store facade add a touch of quiet sophistication. In this carefully composed space, trained consultants can recommend the products best suited to each customer’s individual needs.
