RAPID CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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1 RAPID CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Main Floor Vision Plan Report AcV2 21 September 2016 architecture

2 Libraries Are Obsolete You may have heard, especially from techies, that libraries are obsolete, particularly in this day when Google knows all and music and movies have become more accessible. And, of course, it is true, but only if the library you are enterring has not changed in the past thirty years. For the rest, the 21 st century library is still very much alive and evolving. The Rapid City Public Library is changing and thriving. Our goal is to be a traditional library. We have books and magazines, DVDs and story times and more. In short, everything people remember libraries having when they were growing up. BUT another goal is to be a destination in Rapid City. What better way to do that than to surprise our users? The Rapid City Public Library will surprise you with what we are made of in Available 24/7 through our website 24/7, you ll find downloadable e-books and audio books, streaming music and videos, free access to Consumer Reports online, and downloadable magazines. That s just online. As for our home downtown, the library will be changing the layout of our main floor collection. We want to make the library easier to use, so we will soon be looking more like a bookstore, with our collection arranged by subject. We will also be expanding our meeting room space (they are a hot commodity these days), making our spaces more comfortable, and adding even more surprises as time goes on. The possibilities are endless! Always our aim is to create a welcoming, stimulating environment where people will feel a part of the community that is Rapid City. - Jim McShane Always our aim is to create a welcoming, stimulating environment where people will feel a part of the community that is Rapid City. Whether the program or activity is summer reading, our monthly bluegrass jam, adult coloring (you might be surprised how popular that is), craft and gaming nights, viewing an art show in our corridor gallery, or one of many other exciting options, everyone is welcome. We hope we surprise you. We may even delight you. We will be here for you. Jim McShane Director, Rapid City Public Library Message from the Director 3

3 3 Message from the Director 7 Introduction 9 Goals + Process 11 Plan Objectives 19 The Plan 23 Keyed Main Floor Plan 25 Project List 27 Project: Public Areas Update 29 Project: Performance/Event Space 31 Project: Business Offices / Study Rooms 33 Project: Gallery Hallway / Gaming / Friends of Library 35 Project: Solarium / Café / Patio 37 Project: Lighting in Public Areas Replacement 39 Project: Lobby & Circulation / Info Desk 41 Design Concepts 43 Flexibility 45 Bookstore Model 47 New Spaces 49 Guiding Principles 51 Welcoming + Friendly 53 Intuitive + Functional 55 Unexpected + Inspiring 57 Innovative + Artsy 59 Spatial Needs + Experience Design 61 Space and Design Elements Matrix 63 Mood Boards per Space 81 Design Elements Table of Contents 5

4 Rapid City Public Library s mission statement is to anticipate needs, build relationships and communities, and connect community to a global world. The Rapid City Public Library s mission statement is to anticipate needs, build relationships and communities, and connect community to a global world. In late-2015, the Rapid City Public Library (RCPL) engaged AcV2 Architecture to formulate a Plan for the future of the downtown branch s main floor. This plan is focused on offering spaces that enable the library s staff to innovatively meet its enduring mission, while also flexibly accommodating future changes. The Plan was developed in unison with the library s re-branding and strategic planning efforts. The Main Floor Plan is to be used by the RCPL as a roadmap for future improvements to primary areas on the first floor. The goal is for the design concepts to be easily implemented. The vision for the RCPL includes offering exciting new programs while also incorporating concepts from commercial spaces. Borrowing from bookstores, the stacks will be organized by categories becoming more user-friendly for the casual patron; and the library plans to offer coffee and refreshments for sale. We re even planning for a performance space with a stage and lighting. In other words, the library director and staff are embracing new ways to enrich lives and create and support an inclusive community. Whether offering innovative new programs or simply lowering the height of the bookshelves, this Plan has an eye toward flexibility and improved customer service the primary goals of the RCPL team. We re looking for something you d never expect to find in a library - Jim McShane Flexibility is a term that covers every aspect of design-thinking and library planning, from making sure spaces are truly multi-use, to ensuring new furniture is versatile and portable, and to allowing the library to respond quickly to the changing needs of the community. Better customer service is achieved through improved lines-of-sight within the library, especially from the new centralized staff locations. Introduction 7

5 I haven t been in the library in a while; I didn t know you had that! RCPL by librarian Sally Adrian Taylor Rapid City Public Library Key Staff Jim McShane, Director Sean Minkel, Assistant Director Kim Beck, Administrative & Facilities Coordinator Laurinda Tapper, Outreach & Programming Coordinator Danielle Wood, Public Services & Collections Librarian AcV2 architecture Design Team Patri Acevedo, Principal Architect Jeremy Altman, Project Manager Alecia Skea, Interior Designer Planning Meetings + Workshops Meeting Date Initial Client meeting December 10, 2015 RCPL Board of Directors meeting January 25, 2016 Kick-off meeting February 2, 2016 Design Charette February 19, 2016 Post-Charette review March 24, 2016 Design review meeting April 15, 2016 Design review meeting May 5, 2016 Design review meeting May 13, 2016 Final design review meeting June 2, 2016 Plan Aims Aim 1 Aim 2 Generate a plan for how to improve the library main floor in a cohesive way Develop guiding Design Principles that create a consistent look and feel Planning Process 1. During the project kick-off meeting, the design team and RCPL key staff defined wants and needs to understand general goals and use as a basis for the design. 2. The design team generated three floor plan options that reflect the RCPL s values and enhance the services offered by the library. 3. The design team hosted an interactive design charette with the RCPL Key Staff which achieved the following: Generated space and program requirements Captured concerns and aspirations for the library space Interactively generated and analyzed several spatial layouts Gained clear understanding of client team s preferred design direction Prioritized the Plan design objectives Reviewed the floor plan options presented by AcV2 Reviewed interior design concepts 4. The design team integrated the key staff s feedback and generated a single floor plan layout. 5. The design team engaged consultants specializing in mechanical systems and lighting to identify how to best upgrade or replace the existing systems as needed. 6. The design team finalized the Guiding Design Principles to define the overall quality of the spaces to include finishes, fixtures, and furnishings. 8 Goals + Process 9

6 To guide the development of the Plan, the RCPL Key Staff worked with AcV2 architecture to articulate the overall objectives. The objectives were categorized into operational, functional and design objectives. The objectives were then prioritized to reflect the items the Key Staff identified as most valuable. Plan Objectives 11

7 Achievement of Operational Objectives ASST DIR STOR BOOK DROP STAFF WORK SECURITY DESK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK VESTIBULE BUSN LOBBY CAFE SELF CHECK-OUT CONF MEN MECH DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS WOMEN SMALL BUSN CTR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING HELEN HOYT LARGE PRINT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE LOUNGE SEATING NON-FICTION STACKS STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS PERFORMANCE / EVENT COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS AUDIO & STORAGE DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK ELEC MAKER STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH LEGEND Reconfigurable furniture Coffee & refreshments Improved staff space 1.1 Offer furniture that is flexible and reconfigurable a. By Staff: to allow patrons to customize the experience b. By Patrons (in some areas): to allow for spaces to serve multiple uses 1.2 Improve customer service and staff experience while providing more patron amenities a. Offer coffee/refreshments b. Add additional programming space c. Improve staff office layout with additional meeting space d. Incorporates natural light in staff areas e. Include additional storage in locations convenient for staff 1.3 Improve security through better line-of-sight for staff a. For Security: to curb and eliminate unwanted behavior b. For Customer Service: for staff to identify when a patron needs assistance 1.4 Allow public spaces to be open after Library hours to create additional potential for activities and uses a. Must allow for bathroom access and egress in case of emergency PATIO Additional programming space Improve line-of-sight Area open after hours 12 Operational Objectives (Owner s Use) 13

8 Achievement of Functional Objectives ASST DIR STOR BUSN DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S SMALL BUSN CTR LARGE PRINT NON-FICTION STACKS COMPUTER DESKS DISPLAY SERVER MAKER STAFF WORK 2.1 Improve ease and consistency of wayfinding: in accordance with the new design guidelines and including the new logo design a. Streamline process of finding help, accessing materials, and understanding upcoming and ongoing events b. Make it easy for patrons to make reservations c. Utilize signage designed for flexibility BOOK DROP STAFF WORK SECURITY DESK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK VESTIBULE LOBBY CAFE SELF CHECK-OUT CONF PATIO NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS MEN MECH WOMEN FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING HELEN HOYT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE LOUNGE SEATING STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS PERFORMANCE / EVENT FICTION STACKS AUDIO & STORAGE IT STAFF WORK ELEC STAFF BREAK MECH LEGEND Small Business / Homeschool Resource Center Outdoor space Space for library partners Spaces for that allow for simultaneous activities Welcoming / centralized staff locations 2.2 Provide a Small Business/Homeschool Resource Center a. Consultation space for small business with appropriate resources b. Space to host small homeschool sessions with appropriate resources 2.3 Provide an Outdoor Space a. Access through the library, with safety measures to prevent book theft b. Near the Café would be ideal 2.4 Provide Space for Library Partners a. Friends of the Library b. Library Foundation Board c. MakerSpace d. Café 2.5 Allow for simultaneous activities not to negatively impact one another a. Additional fully enclosed study rooms and meeting spaces b. Gaming space c. MakerSpace d. Café e. Stair seating f. Stage 2.6 Community to Feel at Home a. Welcoming, bright, and safe 14 Functional Objectives (Customer/Patron Experience) 15

9 Achievement of Design Objectives ASST DIR STOR BOOK DROP STAFF WORK SECURITY DESK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK VESTIBULE BUSN LOBBY CAFE SELF CHECK-OUT CONF MEN MECH PATIO DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS WOMEN SMALL BUSN CTR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING HELEN HOYT LARGE PRINT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE LOUNGE SEATING NON-FICTION STACKS STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS PERFORMANCE / EVENT COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS AUDIO & STORAGE DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK ELEC MAKER STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH LEGEND Bookstore model stack layout Meeting space New media display Area for convenience items 3.1 Flexibility a. Space to accommodate performances/events b. Additional meeting rooms c. Spaces which can serve multiple patron uses d. Spaces which could alternate between RCPL program and patron uses e. Doors and walls that are operable and can alternately offer enclosure or openness 3.2 Updated Interior Design a. Cultivate the feel of a contemporary bookstore i. Books organized by neighborhoods based on interest categories ii. New media displays iii. Convenience items at checkout b. Incorporate main street facade concept along main access i. Tie into what was started with the Historical Collections Room 3.3 Provide Spaces suited to a variety of users a. Variety of sitting/interaction environments b. Variety of acoustical environments c. Variety of lighting environments i. Glare control, window coverings 3.4 Update HVAC and Lighting a. Upgrade control system for the existing multi-zone system to convert it to VAV (variable air volume) system b. Upgrade existing fixtures to LED Area for Main Street facade concept Flexible spaces 16 Design Objectives 17

10 The Plan

11 ASST DIR STOR BUSN DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S SMALL BUSN CTR LARGE PRINT NON-FICTION STACKS COMPUTER DESKS DISPLAY SERVER MAKER STAFF WORK BOOK DROP STAFF WORK SECURITY DESK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK LOBBY SELF CHECK-OUT HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS CONF NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING LOUNGE SEATING STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS FICTION STACKS IT STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH VESTIBULE CAFE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE PERFORMANCE / EVENT AUDIO & STORAGE ELEC PATIO Main Floor Comprehensive Vision Plan 21

12 ASST DIR 10 BOOK DROP 10 STAFF WORK SECURITY DESK 10 CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK 17 VESTIBULE BUSN LOBBY CAFE 9 SELF CHECK-OUT 22 9 HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS 16 CONF MEN MECH PATIO DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S 6 NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS 6 WOMEN STOR SMALL BUSN CTR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING HELEN HOYT 7 7 NON-FICTION STACKS LARGE PRINT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE 24 LOUNGE SEATING 2 STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS PERFORMANCE / EVENT COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS AUDIO & STORAGE DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK ELEC MAKER STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH 20 LEGEND 1 Overhead glazing and aluminum door 2 Built-in stair seating 3 Removable stage, existing 4 Overhead retractable screen 5 Overhead projector 6 Main Street facade 7 Half-high stacks, between longer stacks (shown with shading: ) 8 Microfilm / microfiche cabinets 9 New door in existing wall 10 New window in existing wall 11 Main circulation axis 12 Staff-only access 13 Patron access 14 Operable glass partition 15 Wider hall 16 Microfilm machine 17 Line of sight 18 Full-height stacks 19 Lounge furniture 20 Public access 21 Folding partition wall 22 Access to patio from inside only 23 Whiteboard 24 Configurable table 25 New wet bar 26 Service window 27 Wall with glazing 28 Decorative fence 29 Glare control for existing windows Highlights of the Plan Bookstore Model for Non-Fiction Stacks Flexibility of Performance/Event Space Added Spaces or New Uses: New Performance/Event Space Gaming Room Small Business/Homeschool Resource Center Study Rooms (4) Small Conference Room Café/Patio Additional DVD/CD shelf space Storage Staff offices will have access to daylight Less congestion, better security in Gallery Hallway Stronger connection to MakerSpace Staff line-of-sight for customer service and security Notes 1. Content Storage: 618 LF Fiction Stacks, 180 LF Large Print Stacks, 618 LF Non-Fiction Stacks, 25 LF Periodicals, 36 LF DVDs, 36 LF Books on CD 2. Stack heights: Book stacks are full height, unless noted otherwise, DVD/CD stacks are to Conceptual Design: Wall and door locations, as well as furniture and fixture and equipment layouts and types shown are for the purposes of conceptual space planning and may vary from final design 22 Keyed Main Floor Comprehensive Vision Plan 23

13 A project list is critical to successfully realizing the vision set forth in the Plan. Funding was the most influential consideration in separating the projects. With a goal of being a good steward of the city s resources, designing a series of smart improvements offers superior return on investment. While funding will ultimately determine the pace at which improvements are made, the individual projects have been planned to minimize the impact on the Library s services. The first four projects would ideally be accomplished in sequential order. They have been identified as higher priorities and immediate needs. Projects can be implemented as funds become available. Project List

14 Project: Public Areas Update NON-FICTION STACKS Scope BOOK DROP STAFF WORK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS LARGE PRINT LOUNGE SEATING STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK Reconfigure book stacks for new layout. Relocate and rebuild existing stacks, to the maximum extent possible. New stacks, per RCPL s goal of added content storage in the way of added linearfeet of stacks. Replace carpet in all public areas. Demolish fishbowl office. Relocate network panel. Repaint public areas, walls, and ceilings. Acquire furniture to supplement existing for new Lounge Seating layout. New media displays LOBBY MECH New security desk New self-checkout stands VESTIBULE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT ELEC LEGEND Area of work on current project Project: Public Areas Update 26 27

15 Project: Performance / Event Space NON-FICTION STACKS Scope BOOK DROP STAFF WORK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS LARGE PRINT LOUNGE SEATING STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK Construct partition walls to enclose Performance / Event Space to include doors, aluminum-framed glass overhead doors, operable partition and storefront wall. Construct enclosure for Audio & Storage room. Provide new stair seating. Provide and install new ceiling in Performance/Event Space. Provide and install window shades for existing windows. Provide and install new HVAC system. Provide and install new lighting package. Provide new audio system. Paint in Performance/Event Space and Audio & Storage. LOBBY MECH Provide new overhead projector and screen and associated construction. Acquire furniture for performances and events. VESTIBULE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT PERFORMANCE / EVENT AUDIO & STORAGE ELEC LEGEND Area of work on current project Area of previous work Project: Performance/Event Space 28 29

16 Project: Business Offices / Study Rooms ASST DIR STOR BOOK DROP STAFF WORK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK BUSN DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS SMALL BUSN CTR LARGE PRINT LOUNGE SEATING NON-FICTION STACKS STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK Scope Construct enclosure for Business Offices, Study Rooms and Small Business Center to include doors and borrowed lights. Provide and install doors into Business Offices on existing walls. Provide and install windows for Business Offices on existing exterior walls. Provide new paint. Provide and install new ceilings. Provide and install new lighting. Provide and install new HVAC system. Relocate existing furniture to be reused, and acquire new furniture as needed. LOBBY MECH Note: The Business Offices / Study Rooms project and the Gallery Hallway / Gaming / Friends of the Library projects need to be accomplished in sequence. VESTIBULE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT PERFORMANCE / EVENT AUDIO & STORAGE ELEC LEGEND Area of work on current project Area of previous work Project: Business Offices / Study Rooms 30 31

17 Project: Gallery Hallway / Gaming Room / Friends of the Library Space ASST DIR STOR BOOK DROP STAFF WORK CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK VESTIBULE BUSN LOBBY HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS CONF MEN MECH DIRECTOR MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S WOMEN SMALL BUSN CTR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES GALLERY HALLWAY GAMING HELEN HOYT LARGE PRINT LOUNGE SEATING NON-FICTION STACKS STAFF / PRINT STATION DVDS & PERIODICALS PERFORMANCE / EVENT COMPUTER DESKS FICTION STACKS AUDIO & STORAGE DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK ELEC STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH LEGEND Scope Demolish and reconstruct walls to widen Gallery Hallway. Remodel existing Business Offices into new Friends of Library (FOL) space and FOL storage. Remodel existing FOL into Gaming Space. Remodel existing Director s office into Small Conference Room. Provide new paint in Gallery Hallway, FOL spaces, Gaming and Small Conference Room Provide and install flooring in Gallery Hallway, FOL spaces, Gaming and Small Conference Room. Provide and install new ceilings in Gallery Hallway, FOL spaces, Gaming and Small Conference Room. Provide and install new lighting in Gallery Hallway, FOL spaces, Gaming and Small Conference Room. Relocate existing furniture to be reused, and acquire new furniture as needed. Relocate existing gaming equipment to be reused, and acquire new equipment as needed. Remodel existing HVAC system. Area of work on current project Area of previous work Note: The Business Offices / Study Rooms project and the Gallery Hallway / Gaming / Friends of the Library projects need to be accomplished in sequence. Project: Gallery Hallway / Gaming / Friends of Library 32 33

18 Project: Solarium / Café / Patio Scope BOOK DROP STAFF WORK DISPLAY SERVER IT STAFF WORK Remodel existing Solarium Chaos Space into Solarium Conference Room, to include operable glass partition with door. Remodel existing Conference Room A into Café space. Build Patio to include stamped concrete floor and partial height enclosure. Provide and install door from Café to new Patio. Provide and install door from Vestibule to new Café. CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK Provide new paint in Café and Solarium Conference Room. Provide and install new flooring in Café. Provide and install new lighting in Café and Solarium Conference Room. Provide and install new wetbar in Solarium Conference Room. LOBBY MECH Provide and install new equipment for Solarium Conference Room, to include overhead projector, retractable screen, and white boards and associated construction as needed. Relocate existing furniture to be reused, and acquire new furniture as needed. VESTIBULE CAFE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE ELEC LEGEND Remodel existing HVAC system. PATIO Area of work on current project Project: Solarium / Café / Patio 34 35

19 Project: Lighting in Public Areas Replacement ASST DIR STOR BUSN NON-FICTION STACKS SMALL BUSN CTR Scope MEDIUM & LARGE STUDY S STAFF WORK COMPUTER DESKS LARGE PRINT NEW MEDIA DISPLAYS DISPLAY DIRECTOR STAFF WORK IT STAFF / PRINT STATION BOOK DROP Replace lamps and ballasts in Public Areas with LED lamps. SERVER Replace lenses for aesthetic purposes. CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK LOBBY HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALES SELF CHECK-OUT CONF DVDS & PERIODICALS GAMING FICTION STACKS LOUNGE SEATING STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK MECH GALLERY HALLWAY SECURITY DESK CAFE MECH PATIO HELEN HOYT SOLARIUM CONFERENCE VESTIBULE WOMEN MEN PERFORMANCE / EVENT AUDIO & STORAGE ELEC LEGEND Area of work on current project Project: Lighting in Public Areas Replacement 36 37

20 Project: Lobby & Circulation / Info Desk Scope DISPLAY SERVER STAFF WORK Replace existing Circulation / Information Desk. Replace flooring in Lobby and Circulation / Information area. STAFF WORK IT BOOK DROP CIRCULATION/ INFO DESK SELF CHECK-OUT HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS STAFF WORK STAFF BREAK SECURITY DESK LOBBY MECH VESTIBULE MEN MECH WOMEN HELEN HOYT ELEC LEGEND Area of work on current project Project: Lobby & Circulation / Info Desk 38 39

21 Design Concepts

22 Throughout the planning process, the Library s Key Staff clearly established a goal of creating flexible and versatile spaces. Currently, the Library s layout and furniture are largely static. Flexibility will allow for programmatic growth without the need for a larger facility. Acknowledging the shortfalls of single-use spaces and cumbersome furniture, the Plan ensures spaces are truly multi-use, and new furniture is versatile and portable. As the Library expands its program offerings, the facility needs to offer flexibility and be intuitively rearrangeable. Easily reconfigurable spaces, furniture, and surfaces will enable the RCPL to maximize the potential held by the existing building. Smartly deployed partitions and furniture will provide the staff and patrons opportunities to customize each space for comfort and functionality. 42 Flexibility 43

23 Bookstores have succeeded at prioritizing customer wants by making access to content user-friendly. Borrowing from how bookstores are organized, the library book stack layout will be given intuitive categories. Instead of towering shelves, the new layout will utilize lower internal shelving, which is comfortable for the patron, and also enhances security. Display areas and sporadically placed lounge chairs will offer an improved browsing experience. Further embracing a bookstore-inspired organizational model, the Library staff will be dividing the collection into 15 neighborhoods that are further divided into 38 categories. For example, Art, Music, and Performing Arts are 3 new categories, but are all part of a single neighborhood. We want the people who are going to the coffee shop to do their business here. - Kim Beck 44 Bookstore Model 45

24 In addition to dedicating spaces to new programs, the Library also aims to create an atmosphere that is flexible, innovative, exciting, and perhaps a little bit unexpected. The new spaces include: MakerSpace, where the Maker* community can gather to create, invent, learn, seek inspiration, and connect with fellow Makers. *Makers define themselves as members of a subculture at the intersection of DIYers, tinkerers, and hackers who engage in electronics, robotics, 3D printing, and fabrication. Gaming Room, where users can engage in online gaming, host LAN parties, play tabletop board games, and enjoy console gaming. Performance/Event Space, where musical performances, theatrical performances, talks, speeches, keynotes, training sessions, receptions, and Pecha Kucha and TEDx-style events can be hosted. Audio and Storage Room, supporting the Performance/Event Space with area to store tables, chairs, the removable stage, as well as the necessary audio equipment. Conference Rooms, offering a small and a large conference room allowing the RCPL to serve different needs for any size teams and collaborations. Solarium Conference room, akin to a traditional boardroom with typical support amenities. Café, offering refreshments similar to coffee shops, seating and areas to meet up with friends, with access to the outside patio. Small Business Center, where one-on-one consultation for small business and support, as well as a space for homeschooling to be hosted. Enclosed Study Rooms, where groups can meet in a space that is enclosed for acoustical privacy. Storage, in convenient locations for staff access. 46 New Spaces 47

25 The Guiding Principles are meant to define the uniqueness of the Rapid City Public Library. They are to be used as a guide for decision-making to assist in creating a consistent experience for staff and patrons as the plan is implemented over time. Welcoming & Friendly Intuitive & Functional Unexpected & Inspiring Innovative & Artsy The words used for the Guiding Principles are derived from the design process with the Key Staff as we worked together to define the experience. Guiding Principles

26 The Rapid City Public Library s mission statement is to anticipate needs, build relationships and communities, and connect community to a global world. From its founding in the late 1800s until now, the RCPL has served as a center for the community. Considering the Library s mission and anticipating future challenges and opportunities, the staff seeks to provide spaces that are fresh, safe, and inclusive, where the Library can offer innovative new programming. The new spaces will borrow ideas about comfort and hospitality from bookstores and coffee shops, while staying true to the RCPL s mission and the region s rich heritage. CREATIVE DIRECTION Welcoming Friendly Warm Sociable Hospitable Inviting Engaging Familiar Open Cozy Welcome Public Local / Regional Natural 50 Welcoming + Friendly 51

27 As the Library expands its program offerings, the facility needs to offer flexibility and be intuitively rearrangeable. Easily reconfigurable spaces, furniture, and surfaces will enable the RCPL to maximize the potential held by the existing building. Smartly deployed partitions and furniture will provide the staff and patrons opportunities to customize each space for comfort and functionality. Additionally, creating better lines-of-sight and better wayfinding throughout the Library will enable the staff to be more responsive to the patrons needs. CREATIVE DIRECTION Intuitive Functional Simple Easy to use Consistent Convenient Efficient Flexible Rearrangeable Comfortable 52 Intuitive + Functional 53

28 Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities. - R. David Lankes Moving away from the idea that a library is simply a collection of books, magazines, and movies has been underway at the RCPL for a while. The RCPL seeks to reflect the fact that this is no longer only a traditional library but offers much more. The refreshed design will compliment what the new RCPL has become. The architecture and interiors will advertise that the library also offers the creative, the unexpected, and the inspiring. Just as the right book can transport the mind, spaces can lead to unexpected collisions and inspiring collaborations. The Library s versatile new spaces, furniture, colors, and surfaces must reflect the energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity that have propelled our makers and thinkers for years to come. CREATIVE DIRECTION Unexpected Inspiring Simple Functional Wow factor Colorful Contemplative Fun 54 Unexpected + Inspiring 55

29 Continuing the trend of library-hosted MakerSpaces, the RCPL seeks to offer spaces that are welcoming and exciting for innovators and artists of all ages and abilities. The Library wants to enhance its relevance by imaginatively incorporating new technologies, while also cultivating partnerships with arts organizations and educators. CREATIVE DIRECTION Innovative Artsy Surprising finishes Geometric shapes Activity hub Creative flow 56 Innovative + Artsy 57

30 We have identified unique spaces within the Library that have specific requirements in order to achieve the best experience: Lobby Circulation / information desk Collaboration spaces Social spaces Private spaces Gaming space Book stacks Stage area. Along with these spaces, we have defined design elements that will create the desired goal for each space. This matrix is to be used as a performance specification, not as a prescriptive document. The matrix defines the ideal experience per space based on each of the design elements. Spatial Needs + Experience Design

31 S S LOBBY CIRCULATION / INFO DESK SOCIAL S (LOUNGE) PERFORMANCE/ EVENT COLLABORATION S PRIVATE S GAMING STACKS COLOR WARM BRIGHT NATURAL + NEUTRAL POPS OF CONTRASTING BRIGHT + CHEERFUL WITH NEUTRAL CONTRASTING TONES EVOKES ENERGIZING MOOD CALMING, RELAXING PALETTE COLOR BRIGHT + CHEERFUL WITH NEUTRAL CONTRASTING TONES EVOKES ENERGIZING MOOD CALMING, RELAXING PALETTE EVOKES CONCENTRATION DARKER COLOR PALETTE POPS OF COLOR PLAYFUL, ENCHANTING NATURAL MATERIALS MATERIALS ORGANIC RAW USE OF GREENERY FLOORING: DURABLE, TIMELESS, WARM FLOORING: CONTRASTING WITH LOBBY ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION LOCALLY SOURCED, IF POSSIBLE LASER CUT WOOD / METAL FLOORING: LINEAR, CARPET TILE W/ CONTRASTING ACCENTS RECONFIGURABLE ACOUSTIC SCREENS FLOORING: LINEAR NEUTRAL FIELD CARPET TILE MATERIALS FLOORING: LINEAR, CARPET TILE W/ CONTRASTING ACCENTS ACOUSTIC SCREENS, FOR OPEN AREAS WRITABLE SURFACES PROJECTION SURFACE SOUND ABSORBING INSULATION IN WALLS, FOR STUDY S SOUND-ABSORBING DIVIDERS FOR PRIVACY (PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS NOT BY COMPUTERS) FLOORING: CARPET TILE SOUND ABSORBING INSULATION IN WALLS TRANSPARENT FOR STAFF MONITORING FLOORING: LINEAR NEUTRAL FIELD CARPET TILE DESIGN ELEMENTS TEXTURE NATURAL / REGIONAL MATERIALS GEOMETRIC STRAIGHT CLEAN LINES DIMENSIONAL PANELS LIGHTING CEILING AMBIENT LIGHTING WELL LIT ACOUSTIC CONTROL LINEAR NATURAL MATERIAL LOOK SIMPLE, MODERN PENDANTS CONTINUITY WITH LOBBY IN DESIGN AND FINISHES TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING LINEAR DIRECT/INDIRECT ACOUSTIC CONTROL VISUALLY INTERESTING NEUTRAL AMBIENT LIGHTING EVENT / STAGE LIGHTING DIMMABLE ACOUSTIC CONTROL DESIGN ELEMENTS TEXTURE LIGHTING CEILING TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING LINEAR DIRECT/INDIRECT DIMMING CONTROLS ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE, FOR STUDY S TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING DIMMING CONTROLS ACOUSTICAL ABSORPTION PRODUCTS AMBIENT LIGHTING FURNITURE WORK SURFACES: DURABLE - LAMINATE OR SOLID SURFACE PROMINENT INFO DESK ERGONOMIC SEATING, FOR STAFF ONLY: TASK APPROPRIATE ROBUST + FIT FOR PURPOSE ABRASION-RESISTANT BLEACH CLEANABLE CLEAN LINES, NOT OVERLY ORNATE OR FUSSY INTEGRATED POWER EASY TO RE-ARRANGE VARIETY OF SEATING AND TABLE HEIGHTS LOUNGE CHAIRS TO BE UPHOLSTERED STACKABLE OR NESTING CHAIRS FOLDING EVENT TABLES MOVABLE STAGE BUILT-IN STAIR SEATING PLASTIC SHELLS W/ UPHOLSTERED SEAT FURNITURE ROBUST + FIT FOR PURPOSE ABRASION-RESISTANT BLEACH CLEANABLE CLEAN LINES, NOT OVERLY ORNATE OR FUSSY INTEGRATED POWER AT TABLES EASY TO RE-ARRANGE TABLETOPS: LAMINATE OR SOLID SURFACE PLASTIC SHELL W/ UPHOLSTERED SEAT PINWHEEL TABLES PRIVACY IN MODERATION, PARTIAL- HEIGHT CARREL INTEGRATED POWER FUNCTIONAL DURABLE TABLES ABRASION-RESISTANT ERGONOMIC TASK CHAIRS CAN FIT 2 USERS IF NEEDED DURABLE FURNITURE HIGH BACK SEATS BOOTHS INNOVATIVE SEATING TABLES RECONFIGURABLE UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE SEATING WITHIN STACKS, CUL-DE-SAC LOW AND HIGH STACKS INTEGRATED TABLES FOR DISPLAYS WAYFINDING CLEAR DIRECTIONAL MONUMENTAL SCALE GUIDING THE USER BY FINISHES CLEAR SIGNAGE OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE WAYFINDING CLEAR SIGNAGE VINYL GRAPHICS ON SIDE/END OF STACKS CEILING HUNG SIGNS 60 Space and Design Elements Matrix 61

32 Each space will be defined by a unique combination of colors, materials, textures, lighting, furniture, and wayfinding (or signage). In the spreads to follow, the series of images and descriptions define the look and feel for each space. Each spread functions as a mood board, which is a tool to be used by the client team and design team to guide future improvements. Lobby Circulation / Info Desk Social Spaces (Lounge) Performance / Event Space Collaboration Spaces Private Spaces Gaming Stacks Mood Boards per Space 63

33 COLOR 7 WARM BRIGHT DESIGN APPROACH Interesting lighting & finishes Bold design statement Use of texture Greenery incorporated Transition between exterior & interior Well-lit Hospitable MATERIALS TEXTURE LIGHTING CEILING FURNITURE WAYFINDING 5 ORGANIC RAW USE OF GREENERY FLOORING: DURABLE, TIMELESS, WARM NATURAL / REGIONAL MATERIALS AMBIENT LIGHTING WELL-LIT ACOUSTIC CONTROL LINEAR NATURAL MATERIAL LOOK CLEAR DIRECTIONAL MONUMENTAL SCALE Lobby 64 65

34 COLOR NATURAL + NEUTRAL POPS OF CONTRASTING DESIGN APPROACH Welcoming Friendly Accessible Intuitive Strong design statement Interesting lighting Interesting finishes Transition point MATERIALS TEXTURE LIGHTING CEILING FURNITURE 6 WAYFINDING FLOORING: CONTRASTING WITH LOBBY ACOUSTIC ABSORPTION LOCALLY SOURCED, IF POSSIBLE LASER CUT WOOD / METAL GEOMETRIC STRAIGHT CLEAN LINES DIMENSIONAL PANELS SIMPLE, MODERN PENDANTS CONTINUITY WITH LOBBY IN DESIGN AND FINISHES WORK SURFACES: DURABLE - LAMINATE OR SOLID SURFACE PROMINENT INFO DESK ERGONOMIC SEATING, FOR STAFF ONLY: TASK APPROPRIATE GUIDING THE USER Circulation / Info Desk 66 67

35 COLOR BRIGHT + CHEERFUL WITH NEUTRAL CONTRASTING TONES EVOKES ENERGIZING MOOD DESIGN APPROACH Defined by: Type of furniture Furniture arrangement Seating is face-to-face Open plan Inviting Attractive Well-lit MATERIALS TEXTURE LIGHTING CEILING FURNITURE 3 WAYFINDING FLOORING: LINEAR, CARPET TILE W/ CONTRASTING ACCENT RECONFIGURABLE ACOUSTIC SCREENS TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING LINEAR DIRECT/INDIRECT ACOUSTIC CONTROL VISUALLY INTERESTING ROBUST + FIT FOR PURPOSE ABRASION-RESISTANT BLEACH CLEANABLE CLEAN LINES, NOT OVERLY ORNATE OR FUSSY INTEGRATED POWER EASY TO REARRANGE VARIETY OF SEATING AND TABLE HEIGHTS LOUNGE CHAIRS TO BE UPHOLSTERED Social Spaces (Lounge) 68 69

36 DESIGN APPROACH Flexible Neutral color scheme Movable furniture Comfortable Attention grabbing Open plan Attractive Loud, noisy Able to open or close up space based on need COLOR MATERIALS TEXTURE LIGHTING CEILING FURNITURE WAYFINDING CALMING, RELAXING PALETTE FLOORING: LINEAR, NEUTRAL FIELD CARPET TILE NEUTRAL AMBIENT LIGHTING EVENT / STAGE LIGHTING DIMMABLE ACOUSTIC CONTROL STACKABLE OR NESTING CHAIRS FOLDING EVENT TABLES MOVABLE STAGE BUILT-IN STAGE SEATING PLASTIC SHELLS W/ UPHOLSTERED SEATS CLEAR SIGNAGE OCCUPANCY SIGNAGE Performance / Event Space 70 71

37 COLOR 2 MATERIALS 4 TEXTURE BRIGHT + CHEERFUL WITH NEUTRAL CONTRASTING TONES EVOKES ENERGIZING MOOD FLOORING: LINEAR, CROSS HATCH PATTERN CARPET TILE ACOUSTIC SCREENS CONTRASTING ACCENT CARPET TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE DESIGN APPROACH Communal brainstorming Sitting in close proximity Conversational Interactive zone Writing surfaces Innovative Playful Creative Loud / Noisy LIGHTING CEILING 3 1 FURNITURE 5 WAYFINDING TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE GENERAL DIRECT LIGHTING LINEAR DIRECT/INDIRECT SOUND CLOUDS ACOUSTIC BAFFLES ROBUST + FIT FOR PURPOSE VINYL UPHOLSTERY 100,000 DOUBLE RUBS OR MORE BLEACH CLEANABLE CLEAN LINES, NOT OVERLY ORNATE OR FUSSY INTEGRATED POWER EASY TO RE-ARRANGE BOOTHS AND SOFAS VINYL GRAPHICS CEILING HUNG SIGNS Collaboration Spaces 72 73

38 COLOR 6 CALMING, RELAXING PALETTE EVOKES CONCENTRATION MATERIALS 3 SOUND-ABSORBING DIVIDERS FOR PRIVACY (PRIVACY NOT RECOMMENDED BY COMPUTERS) TEXTURE 2 TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE LIGHTING 5 TASK LIGHTING AVAILABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING DESIGN APPROACH Defined by: Furniture arrangement Seating not face-to-face Dividers allowing for privacy Quiet area Productive Task lighting CEILING FURNITURE 1 6 WAYFINDING PINWHEEL TABLES PRIVACY IN MODERATION, PARTIAL-HEIGHT CARREL INTEGRATED POWER FUNCTIONAL DURABLE TABLES ABRASION-RESISTANT ERGONOMIC TASK CHAIRS CAN FIT 2 USERS IF NEEDED 74 Private Spaces 75

39 DESIGN APPROACH Area with sound proofing No sunlight needed Closed off Loud / Noisy Fun Creative Snacks allowed Screen time Clear line-of-sight for visual control COLOR 3 MATERIALS TEXTURE 2 LIGHTING 4 CEILING FURNITURE 1 WAYFINDING DARKER COLOR PALETTE POPS OF COLOR PLAYFUL, ENCHANTING FLOORING: CARPET TILE SOUND-ABSORBING INSULATION IN WALLS TRANSPARENT FOR STAFF MONITORING TEXTURED UPHOLSTERY SMOOTH, SOFT, COMFORTABLE AMBIENT LIGHTING DIMMING CONTROLS ACOUSTICAL ABSORPTION PRODUCTS DURABLE FURNITURE HIGH BACK SOFAS BOOTHS INNOVATIVE SEATING TABLES RECONFIGURABLE 76 Gaming Room 77

40 COLOR NATURAL MATERIALS 2 MATERIALS FLOORING: LINEAR NEUTRAL FIELD CARPET TILE TEXTURE LIGHTING 6 5 AMBIENT LIGHTING DESIGN APPROACH Bookstore model Storage Well illuminated Flexible layout Seating within stack rows Bright Crisp Low tables for display CEILING FURNITURE 3 WAYFINDING UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE SEATING WITHIN STACKS AND CUL-DE-SACS LOW AND HIGH STACKS INTEGRATED TABLES FOR DISPLAYS VINYL GRAPHICS ON SIDE/END OF STACKS CEILING HUNG SIGNS Stacks 78 79

41 Although the following elements define each space, they also form a singularly cohesive design palette. While creating unique spaces and sometimes surprising experiences, the client team and design team should ensure that future decisions adhere to the guidelines set forth in the following sections: Color Materials Texture Lighting & Ceiling Furniture Wayfinding Design Elements

42 * Color palette based on Sherwin Williams colors as Basis of Design SW 7587 Antique Red SW 7066 Gray Matters SW 6764 Swimming SW 6905 Goldfinch SW 7129 Opera Glass SW 6230 Rainstorm The paint color palette is a smart combination of warm and cool colors accented by lively bolds and anchored by one inky deep tone. The palette, relying heavily on cooler tones, allows the interior design to bring warmth through the use of natural materials and textures. The neutral tones in the palette will provide a crisp and modern field for smooth, natural, and geometric elements alike. The strong presence of blues creates a calming and fresh environment, which is conducive to thoughtful and productive work, and will have a calming effect on the patrons. Both the yellow and red accent tones are to be used in areas that will house more creative and collaborative work. Yellow is optimistic, confident, social and fun, while red is a strong attention grabber. Use these accent colors selectively in areas that you will want to draw attention to. 82 accent field field accent field accent Color 83

43 In order to balance the coolness of the color palette, we are using materials that have strong textures and tones. Natural materials aid in creating an overall design concept reflecting the Black Hills region, and giving visual heft to existing columns and accent walls. Proposed materials include, but are not limited to stone, slate and wood. Locally sourced materials should be used where possible. 84 Materials 85

44 A complementary mix of smooth, natural, and geometric textures will comprise a variety of work surfaces and architectural finishes without overwhelming or competing with the updated color and material palettes. Smooth textures, such as glass, veneers, and laminates will be used to divide spaces and provide task-appropriate work surfaces. Natural textures, such as stone and wood, will provide warmth and ambience. Geometric textures, such as laser cut or dimensional panels, can be used to provide enough contrast to focus attention on key transition or interaction areas. 86 Texture 87

45 Lighting should be plentiful, whether it is ambient, accent, or task lighting, and daylight should be provided whenever possible. Ambient lighting should be carefully thought out to light the entire space and minimized glare, with accent lighting creating emphasis and drawing focus to specific areas. Task lighting should be easily accessible to patrons in study and meeting areas. Ceiling design should be intentional, emphasizing the space s function with materials and acoustic products where necessary, and incorporating and integrating lighting and ceiling materials for a cohesive overall look. Design can be muted or aggressive, depending on the function of the space. 88 Ceiling & Lighting 89

46 A variety of furniture will be used throughout the spaces. Types of furniture will further define the space by arrangement, color, materials, height, scale, and surrounding elements. Tables and seating should be high quality, commercial grade. Horizontal surfaces, such as tables, counters and tops of shelving units, should be wood, high-pressure laminates, solid surfaces or decorative metal, for higher durability and ease of cleaning. Avoid veneers. In work areas, provide ergonomic chairs, fully upholstered with commercial grade fabric or leather, adjustable with armrests, swivel/tilt bases and casters. Chairs must include a stopgap mechanism on arms. In all cases, armrests must clear bottom of table apron. For public area task seating, select armless chairs as much as possible. Use lounge chair with arms in select areas and favor chair arms made out of wood or plastic, since arms are the first areas to show wear. Integrate power access into furniture in appropriate areas. Specify casters on furniture pieces that need to be moved often including chairs and tables. This will add to the flexibility, maintain the durability of the furniture piece, and protect the flooring from unnecessary wear. In public areas, use fabrics with special coatings or finishes to enhance stain resistance and provide moisture-protection. Upholstered furniture should use fabrics rated for 100,000 double-rubs or more. 90 Furniture 91

47 A clever and consistent use of finishes and signage will guide patrons through the spaces. Signage will be suspended from the ceiling or furniture-mounted, depending on the intention and required flexibility of the area. Finishes will be arranged to visually guide the user by creating contrast between uses/functions, eliminating the need for directional carpeting. 92 Wayfinding 93

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