MVRDV interchanges clay and glass bricks for Chanel's Amsterdam flagship

AMSTERDAM – 'Brands want transparency,' says MVRDV's Winy Maas, referring to the physical rather than ethical clarity. Behind him, his office's innovative glass-brick store allows a shimmering view of the product offering of current occupant Chane
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