Thursday, April 28, 2011

South San Francisco Public Library Installation

Project designer: Group 4 Architecture
Worden Dealer: Ross McDonald Co.

Library Features:
Modified Stance Computer Stations
Display Gondolas
End of Range OPAC Stations
End Panels

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Standard vs. Custom Furniture

Check out this enlightening article by our own Linda Visscher featured in Library Scope - Library Works Newsletter. 

"The common perception about custom furniture is that it is expensive and out of the realm of possibility. The reality is that the perception is not necessarily true. The decision about using standard or modified standard vs. custom furniture should be based on making the right choice – for your budget, for the function that needs to be performed and for the design aesthetic of your library project."

Read on find out the advantages and disadvantages of both...

Friday, April 8, 2011

Great Learning Space - Backyard Adventure

No better way to attract kids and turn them into lifelong readers than to create their own space within a library. Otsego District Public Library (Otsego, MI) has designed a place as bright, playful and creative as their youngest readers. The backyard themed children's area houses custom picnic tables and benches, Adirondack chairs and a dog house book display. An ideal space for children to discover the joy of reading.

Project designed by: Thomson Architectural Services, Stevensville, MI
Interior designed by: Library Design Associates, Inc. MI