An Unlikely Story wins store design awards

Media Release

March 25, 2016 9:37 a.m.

"The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates worked with Bergmeyer Associates, Inc., the Boston-based architectural firm . . ."

The Association for Retail Environments awarded Jeff Kinney’s bookstore, An Unlikely Story, three awards during Wednesday night’s awards ceremony in Las Vegas.

The store won the Silver Award for Specialty Store Design and the single awards for Sustainability and Flooring.

The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates worked with Bergmeyer Associates, Inc., the Boston-based architectural firm that developed the entire three-story LEED certified building, on designing the 2,300 square foot retail space. Franklin Fixtures provided all of the fixtures, including the cabinetry for the cafe.

“We are thrilled that an indie bookstore is among the national retailers, chain restaurants, and popular grocery stores recognized with this year’s awards,” stated Donna Paz Kaufman of Paz & Associates. “The line-up of award recipients proves that creativity goes a long way to delivering a unique and memorable experience that you just can’t get when shopping online.”

Elizabeth Dion, local architect and Blue Door artist, serves on the Paz & Associates team for store design and lighting.

Photos of the winning projects will be published in Retail Environments: 2016 Winners Book.

http://aredesignawards.com/awards_winners_dyn.cfm?year=2016