Changsha Evening News Pocket Changsha, April 19 (All-media reporter Ningsha Ou) Among the many niche bookstores, Changsha 12 hours is a unique one. This bookstore on Chaozong Street, the old street, is, as its name suggests, a great place to "slow" your time. In the bookstore, there are special bookshelves that distribute books according to the theme of "morning and evening day and night", you can choose books suitable for reading at each moment; some areas of the store also change according to the season, you can quietly feel the changes of the four seasons; special drinks are also made according to the season, book theme, you can choose a cup of coffee or alcohol to read slowly. "Twelve Hours" is not only written at the entrance of the store, but also filled the words between the lines of the book, filling every corner of the bookstore.
The old buildings of the historic district are transformed into humanistic bookstores
"Changsha 12 Hours" is located in chaozong street historic district, invested and built by Changfang Group. "Chaozong Street" is bordered by the Xiangjiang River in the west, and its unique geographical location since ancient times has been a prosperous place for Changsha's trade. Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, many cultural celebrities have lived here. Today, Chaozong Street Historic District, as a demonstration block for Changsha's urban renewal, embodies Changsha's humanistic spirit and historical heritage. The bookstore is also converted from an old building with a history of more than 70 years, and now the store has both timeless books, modern electronic screens and cultural and creative products, reflecting the collision of tradition and modernity, inheritance and innovation.
"The bookstore is divided into three floors, the first floor of the space with the theme of 'time roaming', integrating concept dialogue, Coffee & Bar, flower life, patio garden and digital reading area, creating a composite space for the flow of ideas, communication and aesthetic flow." With the theme of 'Spiritual Improvisation', the second-floor space provides readers with a scene experience of in-depth reading, efficient self-study, and creative stimulation. The three-tier space with the theme of 'Inspiration Travel' is more independent, quiet and private, creating a space for readers to take a nap and sleep, so that readers can freely immerse themselves in the inspirational travel of quiet self. The relevant person in charge of the bookstore introduced to reporters.
The bookstore adopts a membership system, except for the first floor open to the public, the second and third floors are only open to members, providing study rooms, reading areas and free tablets and other learning equipment, which also means that you can get a more private and focused reading experience here.
The theme of "time" is full of surprises
The bookstore is named "Twelve Hours", and the theme of reading and time is highlighted in every corner of the space. As soon as you get started, you'll find a bar serving specialty coffees and drinks, many with seasonal features or in the name of books. "Ink latte" comes from the song Dynasty Fang Yue's poem "Ink painting is light in spring, and the day in the garden of warblers is delayed". "The Night of Counting The Stars" is the same name as the book of the Korean author Yoon Dong-joo, in which the author writes that "it seems that all the stars in autumn can be counted." Ordering a drink and reading a book of the same name or related should be something else.
Spring is full of spring during the interview, so the space in the store also shows seasonal characteristics, and the real greenery paves a wall, so that people can feel relaxed when reading.
The bookshelves in the store are also very magical, and unlike the general bookstores, which are classified by subject matter or author, the books on this shelf are arranged in "morning", "day" and "night", which is unique. The relevant person in charge of the bookstore introduced: "We specially selected books suitable for reading at various moments in chronological order, hoping to let readers have a different reading experience." ”
The bookstore covers an area of more than 600 square meters, and there are many surprises like this. At present, "Twelve Hours" has become a new humanistic Internet celebrity punching place in Star City, whether you are reading, buying books or just visiting, it is a good choice.