‘Sometimes the space comes first’: how Shohei Shigematsu is using architecture to break cultural ground

Shohei Shigematsu: Breaking Cultural Ground through Architecture

Shohei Shigematsu, director of Office for Metropolitan Architecture's New York outpost, is renowned for presenting luxury brands in a fantastical manner.

A recent collaboration between OMA and Christian Dior, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams in Seoul, showcases the firm's ability to push boundaries.

Sometimes the space comes first

This article was originally published in The Art Newspaper's Art of Luxury magazine, exploring the intersection of luxury and art.

Author's summary: Shohei Shigematsu breaks cultural ground with innovative architecture.

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The Art Newspaper The Art Newspaper — 2025-10-31