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The Boekhandel Seleyz Dominicanen is a Dazzling Literature Display

— August 28, 2009 — Art & Design
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.

Trend Themes

  1. 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.
  2. Beautifying Books — Opportunity for companies to focus on enhancing the visual aesthetics of books, creating more visually stunning and attractive products.
  3. Unique Experiences — Opportunity for businesses to offer customers a distinctive and memorable experience, beyond just selling products, to stand out from competitors.

Industry Implications

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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