Academic Bookstore in Helsinki is one of the biggest Bookstores in the world. It´s classic reputation is mainly based on the famous Central Helsinki store originally designed by the famous modernist Finnish Architect Alvar Aalto. Academic Bookstore is propably one of the most visited architectural sites in capital of Helsinki.AUD Architects designed the fully renovation for this iconic bookstore. All of the surfaces and furnitures were fully renovated or new furniture pieces were designed. AUD Architects was also responsible of the main marketing ideas to correspond the new era of the retail business.The main hall of the bookstore gathers the main entrance floor and a two additional storeys of bookstore space around the great atrium with diamond shaped skylights.