House of Dior Beijing , a petal-shaped architectural marvel, officially lit up on Thursday in the heart of Taikoo Li Sanlitun — the Chinese capital’s epicenter of “luxury and cultural effervescence,” as the house described it in a statement.

Spanning five stories, the retail superstructure, one of the brand’s largest in China , kicks off the launch of Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, an open-air luxury destination with stand-alone structures for Dior , Louis Vuitton and Hermès.

“House of Dior Beijing is much more than a boutique, it’s a real house of dreams,” said Delphine Arnault , chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture, in an email.

“It is a realm of unique experiences, where all forms of art de vivre come together beautifully — from architecture to gastr

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