Wallace Library Re-design
Wallace Library Re-design
Wallace Library Re-design
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
Designing a study pod system for Wallace Library that provides students with better-lit, and well-optimized desk workspace, with sound buffering and better lighting to enhance focus and productivity by ensuring a comfortable study environment.
Designing a study pod system for Wallace Library that provides students with better-lit, and well-optimized desk workspace, with sound buffering and better lighting to enhance focus and productivity by ensuring a comfortable study environment.
Designing a study pod system for Wallace Library that provides students with better-lit, and well-optimized desk workspace, with sound buffering and better lighting to enhance focus and productivity by ensuring a comfortable study environment.
Current System
Current System
Current System
Pros:
Pros:
Pros:
Functional navigation
Well populated
Good natural lighting
Screens for privacy
Functional navigation
Well populated
Good natural lighting
Screens for privacy
Functional navigation
Well populated
Good natural lighting
Screens for privacy
Cons:
Cons:
Cons:
Repetitive units
Tiny desks
Not enough electrical outlets
High seats harder to use
Repetitive units
Tiny desks
Not enough electrical outlets
High seats harder to use
Repetitive units
Tiny desks
Not enough electrical outlets
High seats harder to use
2D Ideation
2D Ideation
intersecting &
overlapping surfaces
intersecting &
overlapping surfaces
single surface
floor-to-ceiling element
single surface
floor-to-ceiling element
exploring arches
& spatial organization
exploring arches
& spatial organization
ending unit
ending unit
sofa seating
sofa seating
standard desk
standard desk
standard chair
standard chair
standing desk
standing desk
ending unit
ending unit
different modular seating arrangement
different modular seating arrangement
3D Space Composition
3D Space Composition
Isometric view of 3D model representing each individual seating unit that can be arranged with a linear space of 3 mts width.
The dimension is based on the space available within the existing structures.
Isometric view of 3D model representing each individual seating unit that can be arranged with a linear space of 3 mts width.
The dimension is based on the space available within the existing structures.
Sofa Seat
Standing Desk/Chair
Display/Book Stand
Study Desk/Chair
Sofa Seat
Standing Desk/Chair
Display/Book Stand
Study Desk/Chair
Final Design & Seating Composition in 3x3x3 mts grid
Final Design & Seating Composition in 3x3x3 mts grid
Each furniture set is designed following a consistent design language and guidelines, as seen in the image on the right. Each set follows the 1 mts grid size, allowing it to be repeated in different permutations and combinations across all study areas depending on the space requirements.
Each furniture set is designed following a consistent design language and guidelines, as seen in the image on the right. Each set follows the 1 mts grid size, allowing it to be repeated in different permutations and combinations across all study areas depending on the space requirements.
Standing Desk & Chair w/ Sofa
Standing Desk & Chair w/ Sofa
Both these furniture sets have circular geometry in plan and rectilinear geometry in their elevations.
Both these furniture sets have circular geometry in plan and rectilinear geometry in their elevations.
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