A LITERARY RETREAT COMMUNAL HUB
BOOKWORMS WINE & BOOK LOUNGE

PROJECT NAME
Bookworms Wine & Book Lounge
AWARDS
2024 Georgia Design Awards | Retail Category | Gold & Overall Best In Show
LOCATION
Decatur, GA
PHOTO CREDIT
PWID
Bookworms transforms the traditional bookstore into a community hub where individuals connect and authors share their stories. It’s not just a place to buy books; it’s a literary retreat that fosters community and celebrates the joy of reading.


CONCEPT
Bookworms offers more than a place to purchase books; it provides a social ecosystem where patrons can immerse themselves. The lounge features:
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Semi-Private Spaces: Designed for individual reading and quiet reflection, offering a personal retreat within the public space.
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Cigar Lounge with Humidor Room: Perfect for enjoying a book, socializing during happy hour, or hosting meetings in a sophisticated setting.
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Wine Bar: Showcasing wines from local vineyards, this area includes ample counter-height bar space for reading or mingling with family and colleagues.
Bookworms represents a transformation in how we perceive bookstores. It is not just a place to buy books; it is a community hub where individuals connect and authors share their stories.
The design embraces a dark academia color palette, rich materials, and thoughtfully chosen furniture to create an immersive sensory experience. This environment, enhanced by biophilic elements and a homely coziness, invites patrons to linger, shop, and lounge comfortably.
In an era where digitalization threatens the traditional bookstore, Bookworms Wine & Book Lounge reimagines the concept of bookstore retail. Bookworms Wine & Book Lounge is more than a retail space; it is a literary retreat that fosters community and celebrates the joy of reading.



KIND WORDS
Overall it was amazing working with PWID. The sense of knowledge around my aesthetic is spot on. Everything came together so nicely and I couldn’t have asked for a better designer. Great work!! A+
ANTONIO, LOS ANGELES
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