the interior of this bookshop is comprised of a series of stepped platforms, doubling as seating allowing individuals to peruse the selection and then sit and read next to the shelves.
"The Kid's Republic is a children's bookstore in Beijing, China. We were simply floored by the explosion of colors and imaginative store set ups. [...]
"...the spiral staircase could immediately become
a bookshelf or act as a storage area for small apartments. through research, errazuriz proved that there is enough clearance
over our heads to install a shelf system of this kind, while a ladder makes it easy to reach higher areas."
"The Nautilus shelving system, showcased at Northern Michigan University’s first ever exhibit at the Salone Satellite, was designed to be a cherished family heirloom that, like markings of a child’s height on the wall, represents the advancement of personal knowledge as well as the coming of age. Inspired by the need for growth through learning, the ascending shelves symbolize the lifelong pursuit of discovery. Placed in line, the shelves act as a playful room divider, but when closed Nautilus becomes an adapted reading sanctuary."