HONORABLE MENTION: Redesign your school library | 2013 National High School Architecture Competition #314
|dro's work for the Collect Information step:
Summary
I visited my library recently, something that I don't always do, and saw how imperfect it was.
This right here is the entrance to the Aldine High library. It is located on one of the most...
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This is the far left corner of the library. I notice their is a lot of wood finish on furniture and...
The typical Monday on the lounge, mustangs gather round and socialize quietly. (Pardon, we are not...
Many problems with this area, not enough space between shelves and tables, creating tight area....
And here's a panoramic picture of the library, I thought it would be interesting to introduce...
As you walk in you are greeted and asked to sign in at the desk on the left. Afterwards, you have a...
dro's work for the Brainstorm Ideas step:
Summary
With the collected information of the library, I've noticed many problems that can be modified and become improved.
I admire this library for having such a lit up and open-like environment that doesn't look so...
Broad space and height improves population quality. More classes can be maintained here and...
What's more excellent than adding a slick look to the library since this is 21st century...
Not only do I want to improve learning quality to be obtained in the library but I also want to...
New access to technology in the library means new ideas and more ease to information obtained. Our...
For the design to actually work, it must also be a place for the student. Students should gather to...
My school has some outdoor space but doesn't necesserily use it in the way for students to get...
dro's work for the Develop Solutions step:
Summary
I started my design with my ideas in mind. It is eaier with this process because it allows me to create such a good plan since I have the foundations to it.
This is my plan that I had in mind. Expansion of the library is the key to make it a center of all...
As the expansion is complete, now there is room for the main floor where everyone will study and...
I want the design to be seen and identified. I also want to split it into two levels. The second...
This is the West entrance of the library. You can see above the second floor which is basically...
To make this design a little more interesting, why not place a section where there is treats served...
More lounges are left near the entrance to attract more and more students and readers to socialize...
People visiting the library for any reason can have access to a entrance quicker without going...
dro's work for the Final Design step:
Summary
Finally this the outcome of the new Aldine High School Library design. New modifications and changes have been to improve population, technology, and new learning environment.
This is a rendered front part of the entrance of the new library design, with the glass entrance...
This is the inside of the second floor of the mustang library. It catches most of the natural light...
Behold the outdoors. An outdoor space is located on the second floor. The outdoor space creates an...
The new floor plan of the Aldine Senior High Library. It shows mainly the café, bathrooms, main...
The second floor plan of the new Aldine library holds the entrance from the front of the school...
This is the wall section of the library (you are facing North) which exposes much of both views of...
Finally, the East elevation of the new design library. This view indicates most of the designs...