A majestic large bookstore using old church

"Selexys" in the bookstore chain seems to have made it to a bookstore using St. Dominicus church built 800 years ago in Maastricht, the Netherlands. There is a majestic atmosphere only formerly a church, and it looks like a museum.

Details are as below.Thecoolhunter.net - A Book Store Made in Heaven

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It was the architect's responsibility for the internal designMerkx + Girod. He seems to have made it to a bookstore while leaving the individuality and charm of the church.


Thanks to the high ceiling, it is possible to store many books.


"Architectural interior award"Lensvelt de Architect Interior Prize 2007We have also won the award. According to the judges, "The fusion of books and churches has been perfectly successful".


We use not only large shelves but also short shelves, so that we can taste the atmosphere inside the church.


There is also a cafe space where you can drink tea and coffee. What is in the shape of a cross is a desk.


From the link below you can see pictures that show the state of the bookstore with customers in.

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