1. 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair Philippine Women University, Davao City August 14, 2008 R ECONFIGURING T HE L IBRARY L ANDSCAPE: S TRATEGIES I N D EFINING L IBRARY A RCHITECTURE I SIDORO R. M ALAQUE III University of the Philippines Mindanao

2. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY - a collection of books - building that houses the collection of information, sources, resources and services

3. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 MODERN LIBRARY - advancement in the information technology - places to get unrestricted access to information in various formats, from various sources

4. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Libraries are now extending beyond the physical wall

5. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Primary goal is to create a facility that must respond to the developing needs of time

6. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 ARCHITECTURE Art, science or profession of planning, designing, and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty

7. INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Library is a complex project Architect to organize his design team Consultation with the stakeholders

8. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Research and decision-making process that identifies the scope of work to be designed a.k.a. - Facility programming - Functional and operational requirements - Scoping

9. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 1. Research the Project Type - read literature on building type - study existing projects - consult experts

10. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 2. Establish Goals and Objectives - organizational goals - form and image goals - function goals - economic goals - time goals - management goals

11. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 3. Gather Relevant Information - users? - activities? - space requirements? - site analysis

12. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 4. Identifying Strategies - bubble diagram - relationship diagram - proximity matrix

13. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 5. Determine Qualitative Requirements - list of spaces - total floor area requirement - project cost - available budget

14. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 6. Summarize the Program - programming documentation - to be approved - basis for architectural designing

15. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Before, the main function of a library was to house print media

16. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Since in the late 1970s, advanced technologies and alternative methods of how libraries deliver services continue to develop rapidly

17. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Today, modern-day advancements have profound effects on the function of a library

18. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Library Design - incorporate flexibility and adaptability to serve the immediate and future needs

19. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 1.Space for Books 2.Spaces for Readers

20. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 3. Space for Staff 4. Meeting Rooms

21. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 5. Space for Mechanical Operations and Services 4. Space for Computers and Multi-Media Facilities

22. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS

23. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY LOCATION A library should be centrally located where it will accessible to the largest number of potential reader

24. LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 TYPES OF LIBRARIES 1.Public Library 2.Academic Library 3.School Library 4.Special Library

25. EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Present-day advancement on information technology

26. EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Digital media is playing an important role in the dissemination of information

27. EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Academic curricula are now increasingly based on collaborative and group projects

28. EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Sustainable design of library buildings

29. EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Importance of architectural programming in a library building project

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