Friday, November 22, 2013

'Bookshop of the Future': Foyles Offers First Glimpse

Shelf Awareness

Earlier this year, U.K. bookseller Foyles hosted workshops at its flagship bookstore on Charing Cross Road in London aimed at envisioning a "bookshop of the future" as it prepared for a move to new premises at the former home of Central Saint Martins College next spring.

On its blog yesterday, Foyles unveiled photos of "the refurbishments-in-progress, including 'enormous six-meter windows either side of the entrance,' previously used to exhibit art installations," the Bookseller reported, adding: "The photos have also revealed a 'breathtaking assembly hall' in the making, which will house the children's department and the company has promised that 'natural light will be in abundance thanks to rows of large windows.' "

A Foyles spokesperson told the Bookseller that "everything is on track" for the project to be completed on schedule
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