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ULULF - FFE
FFE/ Interior Strategy
Progress Review
4
th
February 2013
Focus on providing a library space which inspires and supports student learning.
Comprising:
- 1000 Study seats y
- 5,265 linear metres of bookstacks
- Mix of Individual and Group Learning space
Silent Study: 55%, Noisy Study : 45%
Create a range of study environments to support individual and group/ collaborative
student learning to suit different group sizes and learning preferences
- Library areas
- Group study areas (flexible open areas & group study rooms)
- Quiet study areas (Individual Study)
- Leeds for Life
- TrainingRooms - Training Rooms
- Caf & social space
High level of Accessibility for all Staff and Students
- Sufficient space for easy circulation & wheelchair turns.
- Height adjustable electronic desks in each study area
- Staff desks to be height adjustable
- a percentage of chair with arms/ upright backs
-- a colour scheme that provides sufficient levels of contrast between key surfaces
(eg floors, walls, book stacks)
Good quality durable furniture and finishes Good quality, durable furniture and finishes
Key Project Aims
Space & spatial layouts
F it l t t diff t
Woodhouse Lane
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Furniture layouts promote different
forms of study through spatial planning
and furniture type.
Social, noisy areas and quiet study
areas included
Flexibility/ Reconfigurable for future use
Group
Study
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Adjustable book stacks
Freestanding (loose) desks mainly
Light: natural & artificial
NB: Plan is for
indicative
- Architectural voids allow natural light
into centre of building
- General lighting: Continuous suspended
strip lighting
Studyareas: Pendant lights
indicative
purposes
Group
Study
Group
Study
- Study areas: Pendant lights
- Book stacks: Integrated lighting
Sound Control
- Acoustic wall panels
-Soft flooring finishes generally to upper
floors ie. carpet.
- Create layouts that help reduce noise
levels where-ever possible
Appropriate f rnit re selection - Appropriate furniture selection
Quiet Study
Transitional
space
Principles space,
light and sound
Hilary Place
space
Colour and Finishes strategy:
NB: Plan is for
indicative
purposes
Woodhouse Lane
-Different colour palettes used to
distinguish Quiet and Group Study.
-Timber (acoustic) wall to Main Core
creates focal point, (subtle reference to
BrothertonLibrary)
Mix of accent
colours
Brotherton Library)
-Careful use of colour on key walls and
to soft seating.
-Calm, neutral colour in Quiet
spaces, bolder colour in busier
spaces.
Wayfinding:
-Colour and finishes strategically used
to aid wayfinding
-J umbo graphics signs strategically
located located
-Interactive signage at key points
Artwork, manifestation &
graphics:
-Colour to book stack ends
Signage
Timber
Lift core
Coou o boo s ac e ds
-Art work/ wall graphics from University
(special collection) in key locations
-Bespoke Manifestation to glazing in
key areas to reflect Library brand
Seating: Neutral
Book ends: generally calmcolours
Accent coloured
walls in
transitional areas
Hilary Place
Book ends: generally calm colours
Principles colour,
wayfinding and graphics
Information Technology (IT):
- Technology rich space with integrated gy p g
solutions for power and wireless
- Fixed PC provision distributed
throughout the building
-Power enabled furniture for laptop use
throughout
WIFI provisionthroughout -WIFI provision throughout
-Together units/ Wall mounted large flat
screens for Group use
-Durable power presentation
-Thin Client/ Virtual PCs for quick
access in circulation spaces?
Digital Signage:
Interactive signage/ information points
located at key circulation points
Projectedimages (optionfor gro ndfloor Projected images (option for ground floor
entrances)
Principles Technology
A classic look that wont date
- Timeless, well made furniture pieces
Colour Strategy
-Calm colour palette to Quiet Study
-More colour in busy areas, such as
Group Study
Colour to helporientate/ Wayfinding - Colour to help orientate/ Wayfinding
- Create points of visual interest
Materials/ Finishes
-Timber veneer wall cladding to core wall
-Feature wall by main staircase (acoustic y (
panels)
- Good quality carpet tile. Neutral with
variation in texture/ pattern
-Porcelain tile to ground floor circulation,
-Rubber tile/sheeting to central circulation
areas andstairwells
Timber wall
cladding
Rubber sheeting:
Circulation
Slip resistant
Flooring
areas and stairwells.
- Slip resistant porcelain tile to WCs
- Desktops: laminate & linoleum with
timber edging.
- Glass book stack ends.
-Painted finish to walls generally
cladding Circulation
Ground floor
Flooring
-Fabrics (soft seating & study chairs):
predominantly accent & neutral colours.
Ease of maintenance and
cleaning
Carpet tiles
-Finishes to be durable & easily cleaned.
-Durable edges, laminate surfaces, nylon/
wool/vinyl mixes to suit different seating
areas
-Ensure fabrics are durable (eg 100,000
rubs)
Interior Design Strategy - Colours, Materials, Finishes
rubs)
Interior Design Strategy Entrance/ Reception area
Interior Design Strategy Lift Core/Staircase
Interior Design Strategy Group Study Area (Ground)
Interior Design Strategy Lift Core (Upper floors)
Interior Design Strategy Print Zone (Upper floors)
Bespoke tables and partitioning
to suit IT requirements
Footprints Fixed IT
Aberdeen University
Together Unit Senator
(with individual chairs)
Group Study Room
& Leeds for Life
Group Study Fixed - Together Unit (with fixed media)
Circular study table
M l i / L i t fi i h Melamine/ Laminate finish
To include translucent acrylic dividers
For 3no. Seat posiitons
(not 4 as shown)
Laptop table
High back carrel
No shelf required
Melamine/Lamiante finish
Standard carrel with
Mid height divider.
Desk finish
Divider- Translucent acrylic
Individual desk space
1200x750mm
2x power sockets per desk
(task lighting not required) ( g g q )
Quiet Study
Power and Data (User interface)
Group Study Areas: Flip top/Foldable not required Group Study Areas: Flip top/Foldable not required
Training Rooms: Flip top/Foldable required
Leeds For Life:
Community Classroom:
Dimension: 1400 x 700 for both shapes
Flexible, mobile tables
Group Study Areas, Training Rooms, Leeds For Life, Community Classroom
Circular table with pedestal/or star shaped base
- Informal meetingtables
Power enabled
coffee tables
Informal meeting tables
- Caf
- Coffee table
coffee tables
Leeds for Life Pc table
-Fixed corner legs
-Or cantiliver leg frame
Group Study Rooms
- Meeting table
Study Tables Other
Standard back height
(option)
High back (shoulder height)
Sofas -Vitra
High back g
No arms (option for 1
st
floor)
High and low back Haven
(Allermuir)
No arms (option for 1
st
floor)
Soft Seating Sofas & Lounge Chairs
4 Post System
(Support from all corners and back)
Library book stacks
Library Display: Bay Ends
Senator
Typical operator chair
(fully adjustable)
Vitra
Vitra (Unix range 2010)
Boss Design
Study Chair (Options)
Visaroll 2 (Vitra)
Mobile
Curvy (Casala)
Wire framed
Study Chair Present specification
Caf Furniture
Interior Design Strategy Cafe
Office Furniture - Desk & Task Chair
Office Storage
Alt ti G St d Alternative Group Study
Various configurations (Open Plan)
Alternatives Individual Quiet Study
Alternatives Group Study (Media unit)
Alternatives Lounge Chairs
Alternatives Group Study/ Print Zone (Modular)
IT Enabled Sofas
Acoustic and Privacy Screens