DESIGN BRIEF FOR LIBRARY
IIIrd SEMESTER, SECOND YEAR
“LIBRARY IS A PARADISE”AND THE GUIDING LINE FOR ITS DESIGN IS TO
HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND INTERACTION SPACES
THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF LIBRARIES:-
ACADEMIC OR CAMPUS LIBRARY
PUBLIC LIBRARY
SCHOOL LIBRARY
SPECIAL LIBRARY (HOSPITALS, CORPORATE OFFICE, MUSEUMS, ETC)
Things to be kept in mind before designing a library
1. Technology. Today’s libraries must provide easy access to technology. Carrels and desks should
be equipped with the necessary outlets and ports, and there should be plenty of computer
tables scattered throughout the library to meet the user needs. Storage shelves for different
types of media, including CDs, is also important to consider during the library design phase.
2. Accessibility. The library must be accessible to its demographic. Children’s areas should feature
appropriately sized shelving, tables, and chairs. Many of today’s computer tables are adjustable,
making them easy to use for people of all heights, as well as while sitting or standing.
Wheelchair accessible furniture is also necessary.
3. Lighting. Good lighting is key in any library, and should comprise a combination of natural
lighting, overhead lighting, and table lighting. Today’s library furniture often comes with built-in
lighting to improve the patron experience. In addition, many shelving units also come with
lighting features that make it easier to find and see displayed books. To have adequate light and
interaction spaces
4. User friendliness. Today’s libraries must be easy to use. Strategically placed information desks
reduce user stress, help orient the visitor, and ensure that there is always a place to ask where
to find materials and service
5. Acoustics. In libraries, the principal issue for room acoustics is speech intelligibility and control
of background noise levels. ... Such rooms are said to have a high reverberation time, the time
required for the sound to be absorbed gradually and reduced below hearing levels.
6. Comfort. The best libraries are those that have welcoming atmospheres, and are attractive and
inviting. While every library will have a slightly different layout, it’s important that comfortable
seating areas, designed for both individuals and groups, are included in the library design.
]CENTRAL LIBRARY FOR DOU DELHI
The Site- The central library is proposed in the site of Delhi Open University as an
independent block.
BROAD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
IT WILL BE A MODERN LIBRARY FOR FIVE DEPARTMENTS WITH 50,000 BOOKS,
PERIODICALS MAGAZINES, E-JOURNALS AND WILL BE ACCOMODATING 10,000 REGULAR
AND 10,000 DISTANCE STUDENTS.
TOTAL covered area has to be 6000sqm with maximum floors allowed 3 floors.
1. READING AREA and CARRELS and stacks FOR BOOKS 4500 SQM to be divided equally
into 5 departments.
2. READING AREA FOR JOURNALS PERIODICALS NEWSPAPERS 1000sqm
3. STORE FOR STOCK TAKING 10sqm
4. Arrival area for users ENTRANCE LOUNGE with 5 turnstiles
5. ISSUE RETURN COUNTER
6. BAGGAGE AREA
7. MANUAL and computerised CATALOGUE
8. COMPUTER ACCESS 40 TERMINALS
9. TOILETS every floor adequate one for physically handicapped
10. CHIEF LIBRARIANS ROOM 20sqm
11. AREA FOR STAFF 2 assistant LIBRARIAN PEON (6 people)
12. Server room
13. PARKING 15 car, two wheelers 40 cycles 40
14. 2 LIFTS for 8 passengers each
15. AREA FOR NEW ARRIVALS 20sqm.
16. BOOK BINDING SECTION.
17. REPROGRAPHY SECTION.
18. CD/DVD STORE SECTION.
THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE MANAGED/ALTERED/REDUCED/ADDED TO
SOME EXTENT AS PER YOUR INDIVIDUAL DESIGNS.
SUBMISSION SCHEDULE
11-10-18 Case Study of Library Visits.
12-10-18 Concept and site layout.
18-10-18 Plan sections elevations
25-10-18 Pre-final drawings
1-11-18 : Final set of drawings as mentioned below
Site plan.
Floor plans with furniture layout.
Sections showing attitude to light and form and massing.
Elevations.
3d views and physical model.
PROPOSED SITE FOR DOU DELHI
