An awe-inspiring public bookshelf has been installed in the streets of Berlin. ‘Book Forest’ is a set of trees that have hollowed out shelves for members of the community to swap stories. You’re allowed to pick up a used book and leave one if you’d like.
BauFachFrau has created this awesome public installation. Conveniently placed out front of a local café, you’ll be able to grab a hot tea and dive into a new story.
On BoingBoing they say, "It was developed and realized by BAUFACHFRAU Berlin e.v. as an interdisciplinary, project orientated cooperation of apprentices of forestry, carpentry, cabinetmaking, media design, printing and bookselling."
I'm sure people of all communities would be happy to see these in every city.
Public Literary Installations
The Book Forest Brings a Sense of Community
Trend Themes
1. Community Book Swaps - Opportunities exist for businesses to create physical spaces and installations that promote community sharing and swapping of books.
2. Interdisciplinary Public Art - Businesses can participate in interdisciplinary collaborations to create unique and inspiring public art installations.
3. Interactive Literary Experiences - Companies can explore new forms of interactive storytelling and literary experiences to engage communities and foster creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels, cafes and restaurants can differentiate themselves and enhance customer experiences by offering unique public installations and spaces, like Book Forest, that encourage social interaction and community-building.
2. Education - Educational institutions can take inspiration from Book Forest to create innovative learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity among students and faculty.
3. Retail - Retail businesses can leverage public installations like Book Forest to create unique in-store experiences that draw customers and build brand loyalty.