X+Living's Tianjin Zhongshuge Bookstore Renovation Features Wave-Like Steel Shelves and Seating
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Alyn Griffiths
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Summary
Architecture firm X+Living has renovated the Tianjin Zhongshuge bookstore in China, creating an innovative interior design featuring wave-like steel slat shelves, layered brickwork, and integrated seating that flows around the central hall. The project transforms a building in Tianjin's Italian style district and has been shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 in the retail interior (large) category. The design uses sculptural steel elements to create functional yet artistic shelving and seating arrangements.
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The project, which is shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 in the retail interior (large) category, involved the transformation of a building in Tianjin's Italian style district.
X+Living has renovated a large bookstore in China, using layered brickwork and slatted steel to form wave-like shelves, steps and seating.
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