Tiffany Flagship Palo Alto

In this project, Shigeru Ban Architects and Tensoforma collaborated to create a facade as dynamic as it is elegant. The facade's kinetic effect emphasizes interaction with the observer and the surrounding environment, offering a surface that visually evolves depending on perspective and light. The vertical modules are designed with two distinct faces: the FSC-certified American oak slats echo Tiffany's connection to California and its sustainability commitments, while the ultra-clear laminated glass panels interact with the integrated linear LEDs to create evocative atmospheres from day to night.
Tensoforma's engineering expertise was essential to translating the concept into reality. The modular aluminum substructure, made with five different extrusion dies that combine mechanically, ensures repeatability, ease of installation, and secure fastening through an innovative bayonet system. The large glass panels, up to 5 meters tall, were handled with care to preserve transparency and precision, while the interplay of wood, glass, and light lends depth, sophistication, and a sense of movement.
The result is a living facade, a custom architectural work that fuses tradition, innovation, and luxury. It draws the viewer into the aesthetic narrative of Tiffany & Co., celebrating craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and cutting-edge engineering in perfect harmony.

The goal is one and only one: to bring to life architectural envelopes that are unique, functional, and capable of expressing the brand's identity. For us, every process is a collaboration, every challenge an opportunity to innovate. And every detail counts.