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Architects: Jorge Pérez Vale
- Area: 121 m²
- Year: 2013
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Photographs:Adrià Goula, Laura Serra Estorch
Text description provided by the architects. The bookstore is based in the new Born CC in Barcelona, a Cultural Center located in a magnificient cast-iron structure market from the 19th century.
The Cultural Centre is built around archaeological remains from 18th century discovered during the refurbishment of the building, it opened its doors in September of 2013.
The building functioned as a market during 19th and 20th centuries, and its commercial activity gave a special personality to the whole neighbourhood.
Design Conception
The bookshop has been designed to remain reminiscent of the former use of the building, trying to preserve sensations and personality from the old market,paying homage to the market trader days gone by.
Furniture was manufactured by a packaging company, and standard solutions from packaging boxes were used to create the furniture details. Most of the furniture is mobile and its position can be changed depending on requirements.
Graphic design studio Roseta y Oihana was responsible for the graphic elements and signposting of the bookstore project. They used clean lines typography, basic materials and light to emphasize the interior design concept.
