Jackson Library Inside out

IARc Studio 2012

The current studio as of Spring 2012 before redesign

After the studio redesign Fall 2012

New Gatewood studio lay out as of Fall 2012

Section of the studio layout

Process work, pre-design

elevations showing the make up of the transforming desk

Desk measurements and labels.

description of desk functions

New window treatment to studio space

lighting plan

perspective 1

perspective 2

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Jackson Inside Out

Jackson Template 2

Review- Kacie Leisure

In reviewing my colleague Kacie Leisure’s design of the New Jackson Library space, I am guided through her space with the motion of waving panels designed in the ceiling. These tiles which hang from the ceiling are designed with great care as they are not only design elements rather they serve as an acoustical system for sound. This is a very creative technique in which Kacie uses to display her concept of water and it’s flow.

The space in which Kacie depicts is full of life and vibrant color. The color palette that Kacie choose isn’t overpowering or under developed. The color palette that she chooses is a set of complementary colors. These colors blue and orange are placed carefully throughout the space, so that where there are important instances like the elevators which are highlighted with an orange color offset by the navy blue tiles carpet .

Within Kacie’s design I believe that her concept of rhythm is depicted well with her floor plan alone. In the front room highlighted with blue the space planning shows rhythm throughout the space. However when you reach the threshold the transition between the front room or reading area and the  check out area is disconnected. I would have liked to have seen the rhythm of the reading room layout continue through the entire first floor of the library. Although the transition is quite distant the creativity in her space and it’s simplicity is appreciated.

Elevator Speech

After reading Using Evidence for space Planning and reviewing the various diagrams presented I found that the Jackson and the Music Library has very common issues within their interiors. One of the most common issues that they have  is their miss use of space. Both the Jackson and the Music libraries don’t use the space they have properly.Not only did these two libraries have these similarities but they also changed my thinking about the importance of a circulation desk. My initial thoughts about a circulation desk was they weren’t that important. However after reviewing and reading the statistics of the human interaction and their confusion of the space I realized that a circulation desk was imperative.

Although there were many simularities with the issues in both the Jackson and the Music library, the Jackson library had many issues outside the ones presented with the Music Library. In reading Using evedence about Space planning, there were a lot of surveys taken that were conducted, and answered by the students, who complained mainly about way finding. In the Jackson Library way finding is hard, especially in a space that has multiple levels. After reading the survey concerning personal space, I found that many students would have rather studied in an area that was community base with a cafe perhaps or a lounge versus traditional reading and studying spaces. Among the many things that one can find wrong with the Jackson Library, I would create an better and a diverse learning area for all type of learning styles.

JACKSON LIBRARY

This is an image of the present Jackson Library. Presently the Jackson Library has major and minor issues, such as miss use of space and area. Many spaces in the Jackson Library are used for the wrong reasons and or in the wrong places. These areas are interiors like the super lab which currently is located in the back of the library through an narrow hallway that expands then to the super lab. Because of many issues in the library I have purposed an solution for the various issues.

I purpose that the space allow for dynamic movement. The concept that I developed and thought most fit the space would have to do with learning and the inevitable affect of consistent movement within the thought process. The space throughout the Jackson Library should consist of movement without and end considering that’s how our brain functions. The brain is always thinking and as students the thought process is amplified. Therefor I decided to design the space so that it would always have movement, whether it be emulated within the actual users, or through the furniture in the space.

There are many spaces in the Jackson Library which feel placed rather than designed such as the Reading room, which currently looks like:

This space is filled with white walls and a palette of gray-scale tones, complimented by brown. Learning spaces shouldn’t contain sterile palettes as well as furniture. Rather spaces of learning should be filled with exciting color which promote learning and excitement. Also the reading room is filled with stacks that don’t use the space on them completely.

In the renovated reading room there were moveable furniture placed in there so that  the community area could be personalized by the users, versus the existing room, were every component in the area is mainly static.  There is also an cafe area beside the reading room, which will have self serve pastries and delectables as well as beverages. Also in the reading room there are enclosed areas for people that prefer separate and quieter reading space and study space.

SPACE PLANNING FOR THE RENOVATED LIBRARY

Within this design, my design purpose was to allow continuous motion throughout the entire space. Movement is created though the various curved partition that divide the space yet allow for an open floor plan. 

Movement is also shown at one of the main entrance points, of the Jackson LIbrary. In this rendering the commons area has stretch beyond the reading room and the cafe, but it has bled in to the atrium where there  are tables for relaxation while looking outside to ongoing passer who rush to class or casually stroll by.

Going back into history (Libraries)

 

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Jackson Library Analysis (Users)

Reviews on LIbraries

Design in nature is a way to express a space that has organization and components that are ascetically appealing and functional. However it is imperative that one have a concept that helps them design the space. In the analysis of the Jackson Library I found that the space had various concepts, which can be just as useless as a space without a concept.  Although a space can be used it also can have total dysfunction.  In an experiment we theorized the different types of concepts that one space could have in the categories of   electricity, water, structure, light and technology.

In reviewing Jackson library I found many concepts, however I was given the opportunity to view the Music Library through the eyes of Jenni Ham. In her finding she thought that the Music Library was had a conceptual thought around structure with the concept being force. She believes that  “The structure of a library should be the driving force in which all systems thrive in. It should also be the system in which all other systems come together.” She also thought that the light of the space had a concept that focused on balance. Balance is an importance with light especially when both artificial light and natural light are competing in a space. One analysis of water that I appreciated especially was the concept of motion, she explains, “ A reflection of the one’s knowledge should be gained and shown after studying. Also, water is in constant motion, as should be the transfer of knowledge. “ The analysis that Jenni presented was a great representation of the concepts that could be discovered around all forces of light, structure, technology, electricity, and water. If  you would like to visit or view this presentation feel free to visit jennicham.wordpress.com.

Design in nature is a way to express a space that has organization and components that are ascetically appealing and functional. However it is imperative that one have a concept that helps them design the space. In the analysis of the Jackson Library I found that the space had various concepts, which can be just as useless as a space without a concept.  Although a space can be used it also can have total dysfunction.  In an experiment we theorized the different types of concepts that one space could have in the categories of   electricity, water, structure, light and technology.

In reviewing Jackson library I found many concepts, however I was given the opportunity to view the Music Library through the eyes of Jenni Ham. In her finding she thought that the Music Library was had a conceptual thought around structure with the concept being force. She believes that  “The structure of a library should be the driving force in which all systems thrive in. It should also be the system in which all other systems come together.” She also thought that the light of the space had a concept that focused on balance. Balance is an importance with light especially when both artificial light and natural light are competing in a space. One analysis of water that I appreciated especially was the concept of motion, she explains, “ A reflection of the one’s knowledge should be gained and shown after studying. Also, water is in constant motion, as should be the transfer of knowledge. “ The analysis that Jenni presented was a great representation of the concepts that could be discovered around all forces of light, structure, technology, electricity, and water. If  you would like to visit or view this presentation feel free to visit jennicham.wordpress.com.