What do you do with an unused cathedral? T
urn it into a Museum? How about converting the cathedral into a bookstore?
The Selexyz Dominicanen bookstore in Maastricht, Holland is as far from the cookie cutter chain look as you can get. It's a wonderful blend of practicality and beauty. The designers have capitalized on the grandeur of the awe inspiring medieval architecture.
Cool Hunter says
Having just won the Lensvelt de Architect Interior Prize 2007, this newest addition to the Selexyz book chain is well worth the visit to this Medieval city if you are ever in the area.
Book Heaven
The majestic space and size of the medieval cathedral gave the architects both challenges and opportunities. What a wonderful atmosphere in which to browse - book heaven.
The Seleexyz Dominicanen bookstore in Maastricht, Holland is definitely on my list of "must see" bookstores.
How About You?
While you probably don't have a spare cathedral at your disposal, are there realistic things you could do to change the use of your retail or office space?
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