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HOW TO DESIGN A PUBLIC LBRARY PART #2

We continue with our basic guide on "how to design a library". The project we have used as an example, is spread over 3 floors. In the previous article, we have published the part relating the ground floor: reception area, kids area and teens area. Today we are addressing instead of the library dedicated to adults

GENERAL INFORMATION

it is advisable to provide furniture that comes into harmony with the architectural design, with shelves easy to use and can be equipped differently, it is always better to opt for a good customization of the project:

They are usually awarded to the design solutions that make it distinguishable the realization of the library from other similar.

The furniture must possess characteristics of functionality, accessibility, originality, flexibility, safety, durability and visibility. Are normally used bookshelves mono fronts and two - faced and with a maximum spacing of 90 cm and with different heights: most commonly you use a height of cm 200/220. The shelves must be able to be used either inclined in a horizontal position and shall be open positioned as needed.

A shelf of 90 cm can hold about 30 books this data allows you to calculate the amount of shelves necessary depending on the number of books that you have to put

You must provide an overall plan for signage, general and specific, especially the section on the open shelves of the library, in order to optimize the orientation and search for documents by users within the different areas. Finally, you must provide a rational allocation of accessories such as coat racks, waste bins etc..

PUBLIC LIBRARY FIRST FLOOR

the 3d model of this project to the public library, complete with all components, plans in autocad and abacus of furniture in excel format

In the descriptions that follow, the numbers assigned to each area correspond to those identified in the project plans

4. NARRATIVE AREA WITH NEW ’AND SHOWCASES TOPICS

Be provided where a provision of the furnishings that highlights the new documentary and simultaneously, the space for the installation of special showcases topics with documents in the library. The furnishings must always ensure the visibility of the area and allow an informal consultation of the same.

5. LOAN BOOK SHELVES

this is usually the most extensive area of the public library because here are hosted all the books available for consultation and for the loan. The shelves that host the books are generally grouped by themes: history, narrative, science topics, art history, etc.

6. READING AND STUDY AREA

is generally made ​​up of books for consultation and research. The area should provide furniture for different forms of reading and study, the study group of the informal session, must be provided for multimedia workstations for the consultation of the catalog and online resources specific and for the free navigation on the Internet

7. OFFICE MANAGEMENT

The office must be equipped with an executive desk, shelves and cabinets per day for the placement of documents and provide a location for meetings for at least 6 people

download here sketchup 3d model public library ground floor #part2 and autocad file

do not miss the the third lesson on how to design a public library. Soon we will publish the 3D design of the basement of the library in which are provided

8. AREA MULTIMEDIA

9. NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL LIBRARY, EXHIBITION SPACE

10. HALL MEETINGS

11. RELAX AREA

12. ROOM SHELVING COMPACTABLE