ASSIGNMENT 04: Library Massing + Program THE IMPORTANCE OF PROGRAM AND MASSING DIAGRAMMING: Program and Massing diagrams are critical tools used to visually describe the relationship between the way a building functions (program) and the building s form (massing). Some of the important points to keep in mind when developing your massing and program diagrams are: 1. The ability to visually explain complex organizational, spatial, and design ideas as they relate to your building s form and function 2. How the development of your design responds to your site analysis of the surrounding community 3. How your design incorporates and exemplifies your overall concept for your project 4. How your design incorporates the topography and landscaping as a design element to enhance you concept Remember, just like your site analysis diagrams, what you will be drawing is a compelling visual narrative that clearly explains your design for your libraries massing and program distribution. See the following pages for diagram examples. TOTAL VOLUME FOR LIBRARY Volume Requirements: 40,000-50,000 sf Maximum Allowable Square Footage Foot print Requirements: 10,000 sf Total Exterior Foot print Max. Height Allowed: 50 feet REQUIRED PROGRAM FOR YOU LIBRARY The square footage requirements listed are to give you a general size of the spaces you must account for but the exact square footage numbers will change depending on your design. On the following pages you will find the specific program requirements for your library. ARCH 3610 Page 1 of 9
1. Main Library, Reading Rooms, Café and Administration 28,000 30,000 sf This is the main space and must have a significant presence on your site. Each student is free to develop the design of the Center in relation to his or her concept but you must meet the minimal requirements listed below. You can decide how much outdoor vs. indoor space you need. Library to accommodate 100-150 users. Entry and Event Spaces 11,000sf Lobby 5,000sf Main Circulation (stairs and core) 2,000sf Main Event Space (150 seats) 2,000sf Secondary Event Space (75 seats) 1,000sf Reception 1,000sf Reading and Multi-Media Rooms 10,000sf Large Rooms for Groups 4,000sf (3-4 rooms) Small Rooms for Individuals 4,000sf (6-8 rooms) Multi-Media Room 2,000sf (1 room) Library Café and Shop 1700sf Café Seating 1,000sf Café Service Bar/ Shop counter 600sf Café Storage 50sf Kitchen 150sf Cafe Support 1150sf Storage as necessary per section above 500sf Public Lavatories as necessary per section above (M/W/UNI/HA) 650sf Administration Zone 4,700sf Open Office 2,000sf Staff-admin offices 800sf Meeting Rooms (4 @ 150) 600sf Conference Room 200sf Admin Support Storage 1000sf Staff Lavatory (M/W/UNI/HA) 100sf ARCH 3610 Page 2 of 9
2. Education and Visitor Hall 2000-3000 sf This section could be connected to the Lobby & Event Spaces, therefore sharing support spaces. This is the public Gateway space to the site and as such it must provide space for the display of information about the Library, the site and your concept for the site. This space is a multi-purpose room for seasonal activities, festivals and conferences Gallery 1000sf Classroom 500sf Conference Room 150sf Administration Offices 800sf Support Storage (2 @ 75) 150sf Public Lavatories (4 @ 75; M/W/UNI/HA) 300sf 3. YOUR PROGRAM DESIGN Total square footage up to each student Each of you have developed a special piece of program that is unique to your research. Write down how much program space you need for each part of your design and be specific with how much space you need for each part of the program ARCH 3610 Page 3 of 9
Due Monday, March 14th: Library program massing diagram + program section PART A Review the drawing examples on the following pages as references or inspiration for developing your massing diagrams and section. Bring to class ONE program massing diagram and ONE program section of your library that shows the relationships and distribution of your different programs. Use these diagrams to test different ideas, study variation and experiment with the form You should show: Specific major program that relates to your design concept A hierarchy that distinguishes the importance of the different program spaces (use color, bold text, line weights, etc) A thoughtful design for the section itself and explain how the section is designed A drawing that is proportional and accurately drawn hand sketches are fine but they must be drawn using a ruler and well crafted A diagrammatic understanding of your vertical circulation (stairs, elevators, etc) You should NOT show: Too much detail there is no need to show bathrooms, closets, or any other minor program elements Generic spaces, such as room or event space be specific multi-media room or bookshop are better Examples: On the pages below are examples for how to develop program relationships as a massing and in section. ARCH 3610 Page 4 of 9
Program massing diagram: How to develop form and relationships with site ARCH 3610 Page 5 of 9
Program massing diagram: How to develop program relationships ARCH 3610 Page 6 of 9
Program massing diagram: How to develop massing, penetration and form Program massing diagram: How to develop program relationships ARCH 3610 Page 7 of 9
Program section: Adding hierarchy and relationships between spaces ARCH 3610 Page 8 of 9
Program section: Adding hierarchy and relationships between spaces ARCH 3610 Page 9 of 9