The chain’s Viru Center store was commended for “demonstrating the importance of sustainability throughout its refurbishment, combining ‘fusion environments’ that respect their roots, nourish nostalgia, and also provide modern technical services,” according to a London Book Fair press release detailing this year’s winners of its International Excellence Awards.

The interior of the newly renovated Viru bookstore was designed by UDDU Architects led by Mari Ots, with environmental design work provided by graphic design agency Velvet.
The International Excellence Award will be presented to Rahva Raamat’s Viru store at the LBF gala in London on April 7.

Rahva Raamat bookstores have previously been shortlisted for the title of Bookstore of the Year as well, including the Viru Center store previously reaching the top four in 2016 and the Tallinn Old Town store being chosen among the top three in 2020.
Click here to read more about all the winners of the 2022 London Book Fair International Excellence Awards.