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Fran k Geh r y design for the Maison s Ex tra Old cogn ac

the composition, the art of cognac distillation, and the Maison s longstanding expertise. He drew his inspiration from Hennessy X.O s rich blend, fertile lands and gnarled vines, and from the reflections of the Charente river that runs through the Hennessy estate. The results are striking. The iconic bottle is enveloped in a crinkled sleeve of bronze dipped in 24-carat gold, and this sculpted decanter is in turn encased in a fractured glass glorifier which evokes the theme of water reflecting light.

To mark Hennessy X.O s 150th anniversary, Frank Gehry reinterpreted its iconic decanter in bronze, crumpled gold and glass. Movement a key theme in all his buildings, with their creased floors, tilting walls and gravity-defying shapes again inspired Frank Gehry, who revisited Hennessy X.O with the same vision, dedication and curiosity he applies to his architectural designs. Just as he respects the environment surrounding his buildings, the architect paid tribute to the rituals,