Shanghai’s New Gold Brick: CASA LOEWE Shimmers in Jing’an
CASA LOEWE Shanghai is easily one of the city’s most dazzling flagships—because the whole façade is wrapped in shimmering gold ceramic tiles that ripple like…
CASA LOEWE Shanghai is easily one of the city’s most dazzling flagships—because the whole façade is wrapped in shimmering gold ceramic tiles that ripple like sunlight. Sitting inside Jing’an’s Kerry Centre on Nanjing West Road, the store spans about 695㎡ of fashion-meets-art-meets-interiors nerd heaven. ✨🧱
The stats are wild: 35,536 handcrafted, enamelled tiles—made in Spain by Barcelona’s Studio (Ceràmica) Cumella—form that liquid-gold exterior, flowing into an interior of marble, brass, glass, and oak. The vibe is less “shopping mall” and more “collector’s private gallery,” complete with curated artworks and furniture pieces.
The location is a flex too: right by the crossroads of Nanjing West Rd × Changde Rd, just steps from Jing’an Temple, whose iconic gold rooftops inspired the façade. For locals, gold isn’t just for looks—it’s a nod to prosperity and luck, making the building a cheeky cultural crossover. 🟡
Uniquely Chinese thing, explained: Jing’an Temple (Jing’an Si) = a historic Buddhist temple on Nanjing West Road, known for its bright gold roofs. In Chinese culture, gold symbolizes wealth and good fortune.
Netizen flavor? Locals have joked it’s giving “temple-core” and “gold bar energy.” Honestly, Shanghai loves a little shine—and CASA LOEWE understood the assignment. 🚲
