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Lourdes Hill College
Library
Design Heuristic
• Space as void• Space as a continuum• Perceptual and multi-
sensory space• Psycho/social space• Political space• Existential space• Virtual space
From Associate Professor Jill Franz
Space as a void
The building is give emphasis by its central position at the front of the school with easy access from the carpark.
Space as a void
The circulations desk is visible from the entrance, the lower level and the mezzanine above.
Space as a continuum
Space as a continuum
A sense of transparency, inviting the outside in.
Space as a continuum
The library’s curved lines and open spaces invite movement through and around the various learning spaces.
Curves were incorporated into the walls and furnishings of the meeting room. Glass windows to the inside and outside create a space continuum.
Space as a continuum
Space as a continuum
Informal and flexible arrangement of furniture.
Perceptual and multi-sensory space
Use of shapes, lines, textures, colours and height
Perceptual and multi-sensory space
Use of light and shade, colour contrast, and a variety of textures.
Perceptual and multi-sensory spaceMaze configuration of shelving
Curves in corners
Traditional shelf configuration
Recreational furnishings
Psycho/social space
Contrast between:
• Upstairs and downstairs kitchenettes
• Inside and outside seating
Psycho/social space
Narrow, straight passage ways with no furnishings or images remind us not to linger in entrances and walkways.
Psycho/social space
Different forms of seating for different purposes.
Psycho/social spacePartitions and doors to imply security and privacy .
Political spaceReserved for staff!
Reserved for staff!
Symbols of routine, power and control
Political spaceSpacious workspace, with flexible furnishings with curved lines and an abundance of technology gives a sense that discussion, cooperation, participation, collaboration and futures thinking are valued.
Existential space
The clinical, inaccessible displays fail to give a homely feel of ‘belonging’ or place.
Existential space
Comfortable, furniture upholstered in colourful soft fabrics evokes memories of familiar places.
Virtual space
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