What's the best way to beautify books? In Maastricht, the Boekhandel Selexyz Dominicanen was once a gorgeous historical Dominican church and is now home to thousands of books.
The old church lives on, thanks to Merkx and Girod Architects, who gave the classic building a chance to be enjoyed for many more years. Take a look through the gallery above to see one of the most scenic places literature has called home.
Implications - Businesses that offer their clients a unique or unusual experience that accompanies their products will certainly attract a larger audience. Consumers will distinguish a company that behaves this way as more memorable than its competitors.
What's Driving This Trend
- Converted Church Bookstores
- Opportunity for businesses to repurpose historic buildings, such as churches, into unique bookstores to create a memorable and immersive experience for customers.
- Beautifying Books
- Opportunity for companies to focus on enhancing the visual aesthetics of books, creating more visually stunning and attractive products.
- Unique Experiences
- Opportunity for businesses to offer customers a distinctive and memorable experience, beyond just selling products, to stand out from competitors.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Opportunity for architecture firms to specialize in repurposing historic buildings into unique spaces, such as bookstores, requiring a balance between preservation and functionality.
- Publishing and Printing
- Opportunity for publishers and printing companies to invest in creating visually appealing books with high-quality designs and aesthetics to attract readers.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Opportunity for the hospitality industry to incorporate unique bookstores, like converted churches, as tourist attractions and destinations to enhance the overall travel experience.
