Rolex and Bucherer Turned HKRI Taikoo Hui Into a Destination For Certified Pre Owned Watches
Rolex is deepening its presence in Shanghai with a new standalone boutique by Bucherer at HKRI Taikoo Hui, conceived as an architectural bridge between the brand’s design codes and the city’s evolving
Rolex and Bucherer Turned HKRI Taikoo Hui Into a Destination For Certified Pre Owned Watches
Rolexis deepening its presence in Shanghai with a new standalone boutique by Buchererat HKRI Taikoo Hui, conceived as an architectural bridge between the brand’s design codes and the city’s evolving luxury district.
A Shanghai flagship rooted in its neighborhood
Set within HKRI Taikoo Hui in Jing’an, the boutique sits a short walk from the restored Zhangyuan shikumen neighborhood, one of central Shanghai’s most important urban regeneration projects. The store is designed to “connect with the surrounding urban fabric,” taking cues from Zhangyuan’s brickwork, rhythm and proportions while maintaining the clarity and precision associated with Rolex.
As an Official Rolex Retailer, the Rolex Boutique Bucherer (HKRI Taikoo Hui) welcomes clients seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., underscoring its role as a major, all day destination for watch enthusiasts in the city.
Material palette: green marble, walnut and bronzed brass
Inside, the spatial concept is built…
around a carefully composed material palette: green marble, walnut wood and bronzed brass, combined with soft, layered lighting. The deep green stone evokes Rolex’s iconic colour, used on walls, counters and mineral surfaces, while warm walnut and bronzed metal details add residential comfort to the precision of the displays.
Light is used structurally, not just decoratively, with illuminated coves, vertical washes and focused spotlights guiding the eye from façade to vitrines, then into more intimate seating areas.
The overall effect is a cohesive interior that feels both contemporary and anchored in Rolex’s visual language, while nodding to the crafted textures of nearby Zhangyuan.
Two levels, one complete Rolex experience Arranged across two levels, the boutique is designed to deliver a full Rolex experience rather than a simple sales floor…
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