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The Design Team Speaks

Senior Spaces Conference. At the Montclair Public Library. May 11, 2010. The Design Team Speaks. Senior Spaces Conference. At the Montclair Public Library. May 11, 2010. Make Way for Seniors?!. Senior Spaces Conference. At the Montclair Public Library. May 11, 2010.

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The Design Team Speaks

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  1. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 The Design Team Speaks

  2. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 Make Way for Seniors?!

  3. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 • 1) Finding the Space • Creating the • Right Atmosphere • 3) Controlling the Budget

  4. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 1) Finding the Space • Program first • Establish square footage • Evaluate current space • Edit Creatively • Scales of Mobilization

  5. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 MPL Senior Space program wish list • 2 Computer Workstations • Chairs and Tables • (For social and work situations) • Kiosk / Information Center • Display Shelving • Large Print Books and Periodicals • Large Print Literary Reader

  6. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 MPL Floor Plan – Feasibility Before After

  7. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 MPL Floor Plan - Mobilization Before After

  8. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 2) Creating the Right Atmosphere: The Third Place

  9. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library “Working Library” May 11, 2010 Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookie Bar - Livingston Chatham Parkway Toyota – Savannah, GA Johnson & Johnson – New Brunswick

  10. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 Layout Strategies: visibility, access, adjacency “Senior Space” Sign, over Kiosk Senior Space Enlarged 1st Floor Plan

  11. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 Floor and Wall Finishes: Reinforcing character / zones of activity

  12. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 Furniture selection: character, comfort, durability Basic Contextual Interpretive

  13. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010

  14. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 3) Controlling the Budget • Adapt Existing Furniture • 3 Quick Fixes • Anchor the Space

  15. Senior Spaces Conference At the Montclair Public Library May 11, 2010 Summary • Identify your Functional & Spatial Goals • Recognize your Library’s Aesthetic • Listen to your Consumers • Remain Flexible

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