At an accelerated pace On is opening retail spaces left and right in the hottest retail arenas across the planet, and one of the latest has opened its doors in Munich‘s historic Altstadt district. Here, the Swiss cult running shoe brand has secured 420 sqm. (4,521 sq.ft.) across two floors on the premises of a landmark, early 20th-century building with an undulating, ornate façade by architect Max Littmann (1862-1931). The interior design, a collaborative effort by On‘s architect Francesco Cardone and its global retail design team led by Diana Dowling, aims to reference the city’s stature of automotive powerhouse, but also reflects On‘s ongoing evolution in understated retail design which lends each of its retail spaces a unique shopping environment. The lofty ground floor sees a backdrop of walls, support pillars, staircase and elevator fully clad in custom-lacquered zinc panels that mimic industrial metal treatment. The setting comes with custom furnishings, such as sculptural leather-upholstered sofas, and a tiered shoe display crafted in metal, and matching clothing racks. A configuration of sophisticated light fixtures by Tim Hooijmans of design practice De Studio adds to the design’s distinctly industrial edge, while a commissioned rock installation by artist Lucas Muñoz introduces an additional layer of sophistication. The artwork reimagines the iconic Engadine rock of the brand’s Swiss origins through a local Munich lens, using raw, layered panels that shift depending on the viewer’s perspective and subtly echo automotive fabrication in the Bavarian capital. The new On store stocks the full range of running shoes, apparel and accessories, but will also serve as a meeting place for the local On running community. © superfuture
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Theatinerstrasse 38 (Altstadt)
80333 Munich
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
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