Sample proposal

University of New Haven  

300 Boston Post Rd  

West Haven, CT 06516 

Description of Project: 

It is understood that the project is as follows: 

Lower Level:  

• Quiet study space 

• CLR becomes a private conference room 

• Printing area 

• Computer row along the window wall 

• Security locked archive area 

• Breakroom reorganized 

• Modular study pods 

Main Level: 

• Revamped seating areas 

• Book organization machine on back wall 

• Offices to stay in same area, better layout and storage 

• Café to stay in same area, better layout and storage 

• Large printing center 

• Computer center layout changed 

• Writing center and the CLR to be moved to the “stacks” 

• Modular study pods 

• Book drop location 

• ADA gender neutral bathrooms added in alcove near main entrance  

Upper Level:  

• Stadium conversation pits 

• Large tables for group collaboration 

• Printing center 

• Computer area 

• Different sized private study rooms in the “stacks” 

• Modular Study Pods 

Regarding Private Study Rooms:  

Private study areas will be found throughout the whole layout of the library. Although, there will be a specific room found on the third floor for personal and collaborative study rooms. These rooms will be found on the perimeter of the room, and vary within occupancy size for all student needs.  

Regarding Printing Centers: 

Printing centers will be found on each floor, with the large printing center being on the main entry level for easy access to students, faculty and staff. Smaller printing centers will be found on the basement level, as well as the third floor to provide greater accessibility to students who are working in different environments to minimize the time and travel distance. Each center will possess multiple printers, black and white and color printing, as well as copying and scanning machines for easy use.  

Regarding The Back Office: 

Currently, the back office for staff-only is not suitable for the types of work and needs of the library staff. Private office spaces are needed, as well as more flat surface areas to allow for the spreading out of papers as well as other material. Privacy is an important aspect to the back office especially for business matters; therefore, private offices with sound barriers will be implemented. More storage closets and spaces will also be included.  

Regarding the Writing Center and CLR Spaces: 

At this moment in time, the writing center and CLR were spaces added to the basement of the library for additional educational support to students. These supportive spaces will be moved to the entry-level into what is now known as “the stacks” area to provide a more accessible entry point to these areas for all students making it ADA compliant. By moving these areas, it will give these spaces a more permanent location to help enhance their benefits to the students. 

Regarding the Book Organization system: 

Notes: Modula automated book storage system to be implemented in the 3rd level of the “stacks” to increase usable space for collaborative work environments.

Final Renderings

Modeled in Revit, edited in Adobe Photoshop