Bata Shoe Museum
From ancient Egyptian sandals to Elvis’ blue suede loafers, this private museum holds one of the world’s foremost collections of footwear. It’s also a sparkling backdrop for networking events, press conferences, product launches and even has spaces suitable for workshops. The Raymond Moriyama-designed building centres on a four-storey, light-filled atrium, where BSM kicked off its 20th anniversary year with a grand gala that included footwear “selfie” stations.
Design detail: Rocking kickers from guys like Elton John and Lenny Kravitz are part of current exhibit, Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels.