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Brac Bookstore

Contemporary Art Bookstore, Café, and Restaurant

Libreria Brac a Firenze, dettaglio dell’installazione sospesa di strisce tessili colorate nella corte interna

Just a short walk from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, tucked away among the many courtyards of Florence’s historic center, the “ Brac Bookstore ” reveals itself as a secret, enchanting gathering place where you can read, eat, drink, or simply relax in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The project to redesign the space stems from a desire to preserve the distinctive atmosphere that characterizes it, with the goal of refreshing its image by making the spaces more functional and giving greater visibility to the carefully curated selection of books.

The centerpiece of the project is the courtyard that visually connects the two main halls: a striking space characterized by verticality, color, and flexibility. It was designed with the goal of limiting noise transmission to the surrounding residences. Over 5,000 fabric strips, in 9 different colors, 5 centimeters wide and varying in length from 75 to 175 centimeters, hang from above and immerse the visitor in an evocative space. The strips are suspended from a lightweight, modular structure made of steel cables, anchored to the perimeter walls of the courtyard at a height that does not exceed the interior ceilings of the bookstore. This allows for varying configurations over time and with the seasons, thus adapting to the transformations and diverse needs of the café-bookstore.

Client: Brac Bookstore
Location: Florence, Italy
Year: 2015/2016

Photo by: Anna Positano

Award:
Bars, Restaurants, and Signature Hotels 2017
Special Mentions

Libreria Brac a Firenze, vista della corte interna vetrata con bar e installazione tessile sospesa
Libreria Brac a Firenze, sedute nella corte interna sotto l’installazione di strisce tessili
Libreria Brac a Firenze, area lounge nella corte interna con sedute vintage e installazione tessile
Libreria Brac a Firenze, corte interna con installazione tessile e persona in movimento
Libreria Brac a Firenze, collegamento tra la corte interna e la caffetteria sotto l’installazione tessile
Libreria Brac a Firenze, dettaglio delle strisce tessili sospese lungo la corte interna
Libreria Brac a Firenze, sala ristorante vista attraverso la vetrata della corte
Libreria Brac a Firenze, caffetteria con bancone centrale, tavoli e librerie a parete
Libreria Brac a Firenze, sala con tavoli e librerie espositive in legno
Libreria Brac a Firenze, bancone centrale affacciato sulla corte interna vetrata
Libreria Brac a Firenze, parete espositiva con vini e prodotti dietro il bancone
Libreria Brac a Firenze, bagno con pareti rosa, lavabo e pavimento a spina di pesce
Libreria Brac a Firenze, pianta e sezione trasversale del progetto
Libreria Brac a Firenze, schema dell’installazione tessile sospesa nella corte

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