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Maastricht Bookstore in Church by Merkx+Girod

Posted ideaonly on December 4th, 2007 | Filed under - building, - interior, Architecture

Imagine the bookstore sets in church the church, and thinking you are reader in it! Tthe annual ‘lensvelt de architect’ interior design prize for 2007 was awarded to the amsterdam-based architects of merkx+girod architects for their design of the ’selexyz dominicanen bookstore’ in maastricht. the unique shop is installed in a former church, preserving the structure and finding a new use. the award jury was impressed by the
studio’s use of the space and its unique lighting.

[Via: designboom]