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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Different designs of Entrances to Public Library

5. SAMPLE LAYOUT
Vestibule to prevent loss of cooling.

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

7. 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.

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

10. Furniture Types and Size Standards for Children Section

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