Thursday, June 16, 2011

WHERE: Ralph Lauren, New York


The stately Beaux Arts mansion at 72nd and Madison that houses Ralph Lauren’s collections for women and home blends seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood and complements the landmark Rheinlander Mansion across the street. Its grand scale, incredible architecture and remarkable beauty are even more amazing when you realize the building was built from the ground up over the last two years specifically to house the collections.

The 22,000-square-foot building was created by Michael Gilmore, a partner in Weddle Gilmore Architects, in collaboration with the Polo Ralph Lauren Creative Services Team. The façade features soaring blocks of Indiana limestone and hand-forged ironwork. The interior is pure glamour, combining marble, crystal chandeliers, chinoiserie wallpaper, framed black and white photos, and other sophisticated touches.

Lauren told Architectural Digest that the building “is the fulfillment of what I do: creating timeless beauty that’s universal.”

For more information, please visit ralphlauren.com.

Image and info courtesy Architectural Digest.

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