STUDENT STUDY LOUNGEARMACOST L IBRARY

[ redlands, ca ]

U N I V E R S I T Y O F R E D L A N D S

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“I absolutely love it. I think it’s a great investment and I think a lot more people utilize the library now because of that space…”

Student, University of RedlandsClass of 2011(when asked to comment on the new Study

Lounge as part of an online survey conducted

by the university)

CLIENTUniversity of Redlands

SIZE8,700 sf

COMPLETION2010

LOCATIONRedlands, CA

The Student Study Lounge at the Armacost Library aims to offer students a comfortable “home away from

home.” The design of the new 8,700 sf entry addition provides a formal entrance to the old library building. It

was important to maintain the circulation and current operations of the library but at the same time provide

the students a much-needed place to study, collaborate and hang out.

Library users are welcomed with custom-designed furniture, lamps and ottomans that can be quickly rear-

ranged to provide flexibility to the students. The grand stair leading into the space is divided into thirds with

double-height steps on either side of the center circulation that are lined with floor pillows, providing a more

informal lounge space. Also included are computer labs and classrooms, group study rooms and a café. Open

24-hours a day, this library entryway has become a destination unto itself and has provided a memorable

space and image for the university.