The latest store is located in the atrium of a new shopping mall in Zhuhai, China, aiming to create a tranquil haven amidst the bustling environment. With the design concept of “Exploring the Garden of Knowledge,” the bookstore employs a “biophilic” design approach, combining the act of turning pages with natural compositional elements to create a harmonious visual experience. Entrance The interwoven wooden slats on the ceiling serves as a visual cue for the biophilic concept, creating a natural and warm atmosphere that allows customers to feel an intimate connection with nature from the moment they enter. Retail Zone The curved, self-illuminating wall units create a comprehensive retail zone for books, gifts, and stationery, fostering a warm and human-centric environment for product display. In this area, abstract flower-shaped ceiling features replace traditional signage and wayfinding systems, adding an artistic touch. Kids & Event Zone The oval-shaped independent kid’s and event zone provides families with an imaginative space for reading and activities. Café Zone The design of the coffee area features a pair of 8-meter-high column bookshelves as the focal point, resembling two towering trees rooted in this space. All customers are covered under the interwoven ceiling structure that branches out from these distinctive columns, making them feel embraced by a forest. The big-step seating area provides an excellent place for relaxation, with adjacent full-height curtain wall allows sunlight to flood in, creating a bright and comfortable environment where customers can savor the “slow time” that changes with day and night. The relaxing experience contributes to mental well-being while promoting physical and emotional healing.

Design: PANORAMA Design Group
Photography: POPO VISION