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yves saint laurent museum to open in marrakesh in autumn 2017

dedicated to the work of the french fashion designer, the new musée yves saint laurent marrakech (mYSLm) will open its doors in autumn 2017. the new institution will house an important selection from the fondation pierre bergé – yves saint laurent’s impressive collection, which comprises 5,000 items of clothing, 15,000 haute couture accessories as well as tens of thousands of sketches and assorted objects, all currently archived in paris.

the building has been designed by the french architecture firm studio KO — founded by olivier marty and karl fournier. situated on rue yves saint laurent, adjacent to the jardin majorelle, the new structure spans over 4,000 square meters and features a 400 square meter permanent exhibition space, showcasing yves saint laurent’s work within an original scenography designed by christophe martin. other aspects include a 150 square meter temporary exhibition space, a 130-seat auditorium, a bookshop, a restaurant with a terrace, and a research library housing 5,000 books.

externally, the building is composed of cubic forms adorned with bricks which create a pattern resembling threads of fabric. the contrasting interior has been conceived like the lining of a luxurious couture jacket: luminous, velvety and smooth. built of terracotta, concrete and an earthen colored terrazzo with stone fragments, the building seeks to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. the terracotta bricks that embellish the façade are made from moroccan earth and produced by a local supplier.

exceptionally precise methods for conserving textiles have been put in place by the fondation pierre bergé – yves saint laurent, which has worked for over a decade towards the archiving of the late designer’s work. the marrakesh museum will feature an air conditioning system complete with temperature and moisture control to ensure that each item remains preserved in archival condition.

the inauguration of the building in marrakesh will be in autumn 2017, coinciding with the new musée yves saint laurent in paris. it will be located at 5 avenue marceau, in the former fashion house and current headquarters of the fondation pierre bergé– yves saint laurent. refurbishment of the future exhibition space will begin imminently.

the terracotta bricks that embellish the façade are made from moroccan earth

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  • 7 Rue Geoffroy l'Angevin, 75004 Paris, France
  • studio KO,