Research

Examples of some different styles of staircases.

 As one of my team members "has a thing for doors" I thought it would be useful to look through books/magazines to get inspiration, and to see what has already been done. After sketching out a few ideas I was leaning towards a narrow spiral staircase as it doesnt take up much room, and I wanted the staircase and the library to be a special feature.  So the first three photos are from the book 'Staircases selection and details" by Philar Chueca.

"The library of the 80's" Swedish National Council for Cultural Affairs, 1980-1989.

I also looked into famous libraries. I took the 'round setting' idea and manipulated it- which you can see on my A1 sheet.

"Doors Excellence in International design" Gretl Hoffmann 1978 Whitney Library of design, US (above & below)

The moment I saw this photo, it reminded me of my 'sustenance' project. I think its because of the modular, repetitive nature of the doors?

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 The door protudes out- They are two seperate pieces and there are hinges on either side. 

"The Main City Library Vienna" Ernst Mayr, Springer Wein, New York , 2005 (above & below)

This building has the feeling of being suspended in the air, but its not. The smaller cubes underneath the massive ones gives the illusion of it floating. I have played around with his arrangement on my A1 paper.