Bookshelves curve along circular galleries, staircases wind between floors and the interior seems to continue above you. This bookshop turns rows of books into a complete setting. It takes a moment to work out where the space ends.
According to the video’s description, the shop is in Zhejiang, eastern China. The clip takes you past balustrades and tall walls of books. The combination of curved shapes and reflective surfaces makes the space particularly spectacular.
Books as part of the building
The shelves do not simply stand against a straight wall. They follow the curves of the galleries and continue around openings between floors. You are constantly looking through several layers of the interior.
Reflections strengthen the effect: floors, shelves and lamps seem to reappear in unexpected places. A walk past the books becomes a small journey of discovery. Even if you are not looking for a new book, there is plenty to see.
