13th Century Church Converted to modern Library

This 13th century Dominican 1,200 square meter church is located in Maastricht, Holland, has been transformed by Merkx + Girod architectural firm, into a modern book store.

Images credit: Merkx + Girod

13th Century Church Converted to modern Library

The old cathedral has been converted into a modern book store, in a project known as Selexyz Dominicanen Maastricht.

The architectural firm decided to build the multi story bookshelves vertically, due to the enormous height of the old structure.

13th Century Church Converted to modern Library

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