Hennessey + Ingalls bookstore is an established destination for literary and design professionals in Los Angeles. The design of the 8,200 square foot retail space aims to showcase the retailer’s impressive 50,000 volume collection.

The interior of the existing building was left unfinished, creating a blank industrial backdrop for the book displays. Maple plywood bookshelves flow uninterrupted around the exterior walls. The casework transforms into spatial display elements through the center of the linear space. A simple palette of materials and finishes highlights the books as the main merchandise and decorative objects.