Blue Gem Architecture's Account

Hi Blue Gem Architecture, great job so far. The inverted pyramid is an interesting and bold choice. I'd like to hear a little more about why this form was chosen. The spaces created seem very different from those in the current library, and it looks like that feeling of openness is very important to your design. Placing the library in the field northwest of the school could be an effective way of merging the community with the school. It seems like it might be a little detached from the current school campus though, since it primarily faces the parking lot. Is there a way to create a link back to the school? Maybe you could identify an axis that is dominant in the school that could somehow carry over into the new design. Good job!

Hey Blue Gem Architect. Now that you have some original design work, it's time to change your portfolio cover image to reflect this. Consider putting up one of your Sketchup models / renderings. Good stuff here!

Team Lux Sit, thank you very much for the positive comment. Our firm hopes that you will all be successful with your aesthetic design!

We agree that your design is aesthetically pleasing. The shape of your new and improved library would look amazing on our campus. We also agree with your choice to add conference rooms which would benefit students, staff, and the community. Keep up the good work!

Size of library in relation to school? How will the larger comunity access the facility?

Make sure you add a feedback section so you can dialog and respond to any/all feedback you get. You will be responsible for this during your final presentation Oct. 4 & 5.

It appears that you have also redesigned part of the campus to accomidate this design. Remember your group has 1 task only. How can you incorporate your design into its current allocated space? How could some minor remodeling maybe open it up to the community (adding onto the space, opening a hallway entrace from the front of the school, etc.)
There is still room for outdoor public art. What else could you include?

We found your new design of the library very appealing. the media room is useful for the students. We like the the size of it. It looks like somewhere we would love to be in. Both peaceful and modern design. We actually like that you used the extra baseball field that Mira Loma has to put the library in. But we do not see transportation from the different floors. Where are your stairs? Elevators? Outside of your library structure is very bland, it needs more color and flowers/plants.

The overal all design elements of your building are great. I love the pyramid shape of the building, it is really unique and I think will be aesthetically appealing to the campus. You really identified clearly how each level you the building will accommodate different levels of students interests, and needs. The idea of the first floor with it's art gallery is also great, but think how you could possibly incorporate maybe some public art into that space? Or perhaps, maybe that is what is going to be decorating the large expansive walls of your three floor building? Last but not least, consider the hours of opperation of your library? Is it going to be open to the community as well? If so, could you use community money to fund libraians to have longer hours? Longer hours=more studying?

The shell of the building is interesting. How will it fit into the neighborhood (style, access, parking, etc) . I may mistaken but it looks like you are putting the structure next to the pool how will it be connected to the campus.

The inverted pyramid is groovy.