The purpose of this project is to create a reading and chill out space at the entrance of the library. It is a space that is very wide, however it is only used as a passing area. That large space is not used for anything specific, it doesn’t have a specific purpose, so the aim was to create a system that will make it purposeful.
After creating drawings and doing research about this area, I saw that the acoustics and lighting were not integrated fully with the interior. It is lighted mostly with artificial light however, on the North faced wall, there are many windows that are a good source of natural light. When both are combined there is a good amount of lighting so I believe that the atmosphere can be improved without using and extra light, but mirrors to reflect.
The space that will be designed only for the reading space has to be separated from the rest so it would not be disturbing for the readers. If there is no limit between the chill out and reading area, there will not be a flow and balance between them, due to this, two separate pieces will be created. With the stair case and the matrix wall panel, there will be a floating study spaces above the chill out area.
This design is based on two main structures. Both are attached to the Matrix panel so they are not touching the ground. Both of them are floating, so they do not make the space and smaller which makes the library spacious like it was before the instillation. Both pieces have geometric forms. The structures are places very close to each other, however never touching. Their top and side surface will be glass to let the light in. The faces that face the ground will be reflective to create a bright area in the entrance hall. The reflective panel will be created by using the new material that was created for this project. The reflective panel is made by using sheet metal pieces that are dipped with silver and gold color. The top and side parts of the structure will be glass and the bottom will be concrete. In addition all of the floors will be extensions of the main building so they will continue into the spaces. The main materials are; concrete, sheet metal, shifting panel, glass and felt. The felt will be used for the large stairs that can be used for studying or socialising.
In both of the pieces there will be small balconies and large sitting spaces. Both can be used for many purposes in the library. Not only for the daily purposes but also for special events. This space can become a common meeting area for all college students.
