Yale University – School of Architecture and Haas Arts Library The Importance of Interiors Designing Libraries for the 21st Century Gwen Wood Emery Interior Designer, LEED AP Director of Library Environments North Carolina State University Libraries North Carolina State University Windows on the World - World Trade Center, New York City Warren Platner Wire Furniture Design Warren Platner: 1919 – 2006 “Architects design and build buildings for interiors because that is what people use.” NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 James B. Hunt Jr. Library James B. Hunt Jr. Library - Rain Garden Snohetta gave us a wonderful building and if this creative effort was not supported by interiors then it would be a very different experience. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 INTERIORS SCHEDULE FOR JAMES B. HUNT JR. LIBRARY OPEN FOR BUSINESS 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 DESIGN TEAM AND LIBRARY LEADERSHIP TEAM Program Planning / Student, Staff, Faculty / Furniture Layouts Furniture and Material Selections / Scale / Color / Ergonomics / Variety Installation Post Occupancy NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 Jonathan Edwards College Library – Yale University Yale University – School of Architecture and Haas Arts Library Programming: • Working with Student, staff and faculty to determine requirements and begin establishing layouts which offer a variety of choices. • Student quote: “The design of the space is important for productivity” NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Rain Garden Slover Memorial Library – Norfolk Virginia Schematic Design: • Recognize and support the architectural vision of transparency which is our connection to nature. • Provide layouts for discussion including adjacencies that require separation by either an architectural element or furniture layouts. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 Design Development: • Building on the finalized layouts begin to develop the types of furnishings required for the variety of spaces. The “Classics” give a building a sense of timlessness and strength. The Introductions of designs that capture whimsy offer joy and creative nature. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Rain Garden and Oval Reading Room Rockefeller Brothers Fund Conference Center – Tarrytown, New York Contract Documents: • Provide furniture specifications for purchase. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield Connecticut James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Level 3 Calhoun College Library , Yale University Contract Administration and Installation: • Follow the process for purchase. • Oversee installation and confirm receipt. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Level 3 James B. Hunt Jr. Library – Level 3 Post Occupancy: • Observe use and take care of business…. NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 The importance of interiors is about good design. Understanding the architecture, the interiors, the function and implementing the details is essential in creating space. Thank you, Gwen W. Emery NCSU Instagram Images by: kmevan52, jeremytjordan, zgrnwd, rbmiesfe, leezzzzz, mpalko, pookieboytoy, tgif_013, skeetersarah, alxsanchez, iamjamisen, abi_lovegood, alextrebecca, mpalko, akkaashogoel, therab, lehcareroom,sir_larimer, cgivinson, mceegeelee, airlil_frecks NCSU Libraries DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY OCTOBER 2013 .