{"id":60868,"date":"2022-01-17T21:13:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T21:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/?p=60868"},"modified":"2022-01-17T21:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T21:13:53","slug":"unique-bookstore-surrealist-design-china-nature-inspired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/17\/unique-bookstore-surrealist-design-china-nature-inspired\/","title":{"rendered":"A Surrealist Nature Inspired Bookstore You Will Love to See!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This unique bookstore is converting interior design lovers into bookworms! The Dujiangyan Zhongshuge bookstore is comprised of organic materials and rounded shapes to imitate nature. Chinese architect and founder of X+Living, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xl-muse.com\/index.php?ac=article&amp;at=list&amp;tid=73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Li Xiang<\/a>, took inspiration from the Dujiangyan Dam\u2019s curved anatomy to create the flowing floor plan and C-Shaped bookshelves. The intention of the designer was to spark conversation on environmentalism. Further, Xiang\u2019s combination of mirrored walls and ceilings with top to bottom shelving gives the space a taller and wider appearance. Every detail of this design embraces the essence of a forest and river scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69729-preview_low_3798-1_69729_sc_v2com-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"unique bookstore design by li xiang china dujiangyan dam bookshop\" class=\"wp-image-60879\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69729-preview_low_3798-1_69729_sc_v2com-1-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69729-preview_low_3798-1_69729_sc_v2com-1-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69729-preview_low_3798-1_69729_sc_v2com-1-edited-768x1025.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-about-the-details\"><em><strong>All About The Details<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xiang&#8217;s attention to detail shines throughout the design of this unique bookstore. The materials used to make the it are no exception. Firstly, the eye-catching bookshelves feature a natural walnut color and strip lighting on every shelf. These bookshelves act as room dividers, effortlessly flowing throughout the store. Then, the black tile flooring emulates water moving along with the layout. Though they are not as reflective as the mirrored ceiling, the black tiles do cast a reflection like water. Finally, the rounded book tables work in harmony with the reflective flooring to give the illusion of boats floating in water. Each of these elements combined is what makes the design of the bookstore so mesmerizing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Xiang is known for her surrealist interiors, functionality is important for commercial design. Functionality in this space is improved by book patterned film on higher shelves that are out of reach. The books on the lower shelves are for sale and available for customers. This feature allows customers to shop without needing ladders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69727-preview_low_3798-1_69727_sc_v2com-edited.jpg\" alt=\"unique bookstore design by li xiang china dujiangyan dam bookshop\" class=\"wp-image-60880\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69727-preview_low_3798-1_69727_sc_v2com-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69727-preview_low_3798-1_69727_sc_v2com-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69727-preview_low_3798-1_69727_sc_v2com-edited-768x1025.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bykoket.com\/guilty-pleasures\/upholstery\/naomi-chair.php?utm_source=LH_Blog_Article&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=Banner_Article&amp;utm_content=naomi_chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ext-campaign\/article\/kk-naomi-chair-750.jpg \" alt=\"naomi chair koket\" width=\"710\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Notable Features<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of the staircase, you will find a lofted reading area. This seating accommodates guests to read at their leisure while enjoying a higher perspective of the room. The nature-inspired vision comes alive while looking at the space from the balcony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small children\u2019s reading area hides in the curves of the bookshelves. This vibrant space features shelving shaped like bamboo, pandas, and traditional Chinese architecture. Incorporating these playful design elements continues the theme of nature but through a child\u2019s perspective. The cushions in the children\u2019s reading area serve both as chair seating as well as floor seating which caters to children\u2019s creativity and encourages them to learn while visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69730-preview_low_3798-1_69730_sc_v2com-edited.jpg\" alt=\"nature inspired bookstore china li xiang design\" class=\"wp-image-60881\" width=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69730-preview_low_3798-1_69730_sc_v2com-edited.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69730-preview_low_3798-1_69730_sc_v2com-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/69730-preview_low_3798-1_69730_sc_v2com-edited-768x1025.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Meet Designer Li Xiang<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designing the Dujiangyan Zhongshuge was a massive undertaking for the international architectural design company, Weixiang International. Chinese architect, Li Xiang, founded \u00a0X+Living in 2011 while focusing on creativity and functionality in her designs. Weixiang International creates visually interesting commercial spaces increases value and foot traffic to all its projects. Li Xiang has reimagined the industry\u2019s standards for hotels, offices, retail, cultural, commercial, and other diversified business sectors. And we are huge fans! See Li in Love Happens&#8217; list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/09\/be-empowered-by-35-of-the-most-powerful-women-in-design\/\">the Most Powerful Women in Design<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/25\/meet-85-of-the-most-fashionable-women-in-interior-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Most Fashionable Women in Interior Design<\/a>. We look forward to seeing what she and X+Living come up with next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Words by Sarah Swinski<\/em><br><em>All Photos by SFAP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-black-background-color has-black-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>More to Love<\/em><\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/21\/25-of-the-best-interior-design-books-for-design-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 of the Best Interior Design Books for Design Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/11\/ideas-to-inspire-home-library-designs-with-beautiful-bookshelves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ideas To Inspire: Home Library Designs With Beautiful Bookshelves<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This unique bookstore is converting interior design lovers into bookworms! 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