Porch Light Books is an independent book store located in the iconic Old Strathcona area of Edmonton. Carrying both new and used books, the owner expressed the importance that the space strike a balance between feeling clean and cozy, modern and retro…

“I wanted it to feel like a place you can spend a lot of time in, where there is always more to look at and discover” - Michael

To that end, one of the most critical details was the bookshelves themselves. We were asked to design and construct custom fir shelves that could support the weight of the books while looking good doing it.

The focal point of the shop is the big rounded wall. It adds another visual element while also remaining functional.