Architectural Design III Spring 2015-16 Prepared by: Ar. Joshima V.M. SPACE-ACTIVITY STUDY Architectural Design III Spring 2015-16 Prepared by: Ar. Joshima V.M.

No Space/activity Size in Sq. m. 1 Public Entrance 15 2 Control Desk 40 3 Children’s Section: Reading area Stack area Children story telling area Librarian Toilets (2 Nos.) 120 30 35 25 20 10 4 Adult’s Section: Library Search Reference area with study carrels. Periodicals Browsing Printing & Photocopying Audio Visual room Conference room Toilets (4 Nos.) 600 90 150 60 100 5 Staff Facilities Service entrance Work area/ Office Staff lounge Staff toilets Utility / Equipment room 105 50 6 Parking Public parking (15) Staff Parking/ Service 350   Total Estimated Net Area 1000 – 1200

Entrance to a Community/Public Library Entrance to a Library needs to welcome the visitors and control access through security screening, guide the visitors to the lobby / reception, provide exit from the building. It creates first impression of the building to the visitors, hence should balance aesthetics, security and function. Different designs of Entrances to Public Library

Different designs of Entrances to Public Library

SAMPLE LAYOUT Vestibule to prevent loss of cooling.

SAMPLE LAYOUT Ramp for wheelchair users cafe steps Ramp for wheelchair users

Children’s Section Children’s section is a special area in most of the Public/Community Libraries. It will provide stack areas, reading area, story telling area / activity areas.

SAMPLE LAYOUT Entrance from the main lobby Toilets/washroom Reading area Control desk Reading area Reading area Stack area Stack area Story telling area

Furniture Types and Size Standards for Children Section

Relevant Data Standards Refer Time Savers Standards- Building Types Neufert’s Architect’s Data Muscat Bye Laws