GRAS reimagined a former mall tourist office into a vibrant, temporary space for the Fruitmarket Bookshop. The space was dramatically transformed by exposing the existing concrete slab ceiling and floor, introducing new seating, and installing bespoke lighting to enhance the interior atmosphere.

The design embraces a language of minimal intervention, with the introduction of mild steel counters and plywood wall panels. These simple, carefully considered materials allow the bookshop to showcase its collection effectively while providing dedicated spaces for reading, events, and administration.

A new visual and physical connection was established between the adjacent W&J café and the bookshop, encouraging visitors to linger in thoughtfully designed seating areas that overlook the mall atrium. The project balances a raw industrial aesthetic with warmth and functionality, supporting the bookshop’s role as a cultural hub.

Photography by Jaroslaw Mikos.