Justice League's Account

First and foremost I would like to show appreciation for the Chicago Architecture Foundation for allowing us the opportunity to redesign a new or existing building for our school. I would also like to give special thanks to Drew Roskos whose encouragements lead us to look at other existing libraries for ideas, which lead to a complete redesign of our building and eventually our final design. I would also like to thank other students for bringing attention to the small design flaws and oversights. Once again, I wish to express my thanks for the support received during this lengthy but rewarding project.
-Austin

We will be sure to have posted more details about our design as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding what you would like to know about our design, please ask away.
Your questions and comments will be great for the creation of new ideas and solutions to existing problems.

Develop Solutions / Final Solution:

Fantastic work, Justice League!

I agree with the decision to place the reading room as the central core with the supporting rooms at the perimeter. Smart move. I would recommend looking through the program to make sure you've shown all the required spaces. I don't see a circulation/information desk.

To help you explain the window design, it would be beneficial to talk about the lighting requirements of the library.

Good luck on your presentation, and remember to show ALL your work!

Hey Justice League!

I'm loving the discussion between groups!
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Brainstorm and Analyze:
Terrific start on the documentation. I appreciate that you posted a design that didn't work out, it shows me that you are trying multiple solutions. I would like to see more alternate designs, if you have them.
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It would be helpful if you visited the Society, Site, and Spaces of the TAH2 website. I think the questions will help start a discussion about other elements to analyze and document. A school site plan would help me know where you propose to build your Library/Community Center.
http://www.tah2.org/think
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Your presentation will be stronger if you include basic diagrams to support your design. Check out the UNO School project on the link. Click on "More Images" to see how the firm represents their ideas. The fourth image is very basic, but conveys exactly what they intend to do.
http://www.stlchicago.com/projects/uno-school
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I appreciate that you have already begun to think about window placement, and your awareness of the lighting in the Munster City Library. Since you have done the work, the JL should document and post the work.
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Great work! Keep going!

Drew

Justice League.. I would like to see you simplifiy the interior of your library as well- Your ideas are really thought out and interesting, just not realistic with the number of students that would enter it daily. Also think about adding your new revisions now. I know you are working on a new sketchup model- I look forward to seeing it posted and how you will address the changes you have made and why.

Thank you ThemOnes for your comment. We are trying to do the basic things that a library needs, but still add something modern.

The library seems to get right to the point, it has every thing a library needs and it explains it very well. I can't wait for this project to become a model I think it will turn out excellent!

This library seems to nail all of the important aspects to a great library. Great lighting, and comfortability seem to be a primary concern for the Justice League. The elevator seems unnecessary, but if implemented correctly, it can be a huge convenience for the people studying who want to go upstairs. Keep the ideas flowing JL!

You are coming along very well, and I like that you are constantly adjusting your website to talk about your design project! Keep considering that feedback, and keep up the good work!

You're on the verge of taking this project to an entirely new level. Don't stop now....keep working the process. Rock it!