The building, a short walk from the Prada store that the firm had designed, features a steel exterior that appears to fold open at the front and rear (below). Upholstered seating adds a soft touch to the hard edges of the interior (right). The open ground level has a theatrical nature (opposite), inviting passersby to enter. 1 2 3 4 5 Shop VIP niche Fitting room Display window Display niche Miu Miu Aoyama Section 1 1 Upper Floor Plan SECTION S1 scale 1:200 2 3 0 5 3 1 3 Ground Floor Plan 4 5 1 4 50 5 contractdesign.com SEPTEMBER 2015http://www.contractdesign.com