Design Studio || Spring 2020 || Second Year - A Miami University Blog

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

CLIFTON LIBRARY – Olivia Vozzo

Concept: I wanted to create a sense of a smaller community within the larger community, which is Clifton. To create this community, I want to draw people into the pocket plaza from off the side walks and streets but utilizing the views filtered but the trees to spike interesting in the passing audience. Along with bringing people in and forming a smaller senes of community, I want to make the space flexible for those who occupy it, as well as comfortable. I chose moveable and comfortable furniture to make the library an urban living room and reading room atmosphere, while giving the locals the flexibility in how they want to utilize the space.

FLOOR PLANS + PLAN IN SITE :

SECTIONS + SECTIONS IN SITE:

ELEVATIONS:

EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVES:

SITE DIAGRAM + CONTEXT:

INTERIOR PERSEPCTIVES:

AXON + PARTI + SPACIAL PLANNING DIAGRAM:

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM:

PROCESS SKETCHES:

CEILING PLANS:

VIGNETTES:

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Clifton Library : Julia Bohlen

Clifton is a vibrant neighborhood with a strong sense of community which will be enhanced through the addition of the Clifton Young Adult Library. The library is meant to serve as an extension of the Clifton plaza and the library originates from the geometries and experiences created in the design of the Plaza. The library is created through the layering of modules with angles derived from the Plaza. As in my Plaza design, the pentagon geometries transform into squares on the interior where the library contains a central core of program elements that falls where the layers overlap and circulation surrounding this core. As the goal is to create a community space, the routes of circulation force users of the library to travel throughout the building and linger, rather than pass through. Throughout the library there are several levels and many opportunities for spaces and impromptu gathering areas, including outdoor terraces. The thoroughfare from the plaza to Howell mirrors the “zig-zag” circulation found within the plaza.

Exterior Rendering: View from Ludlow/Plaza

Interior Rendering
Interior Rendering

Initial Massing Studies

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Clifton Library Final Project

My concept for the Clifton Library project was circulation and Sustainability. My idea was to focus on gaining the most sunlight within my building. Therefore, I focused on on the South East corner of the site and worked to the back corner (North West corner). Then to allow more light into the buildings I divided them to allow light wells, and create more outdoor space for gardens, thus bringing in the Sustainability aspect of my project.

Parti Diagram

Plans

Parking Level (Below Grade)
First Floor
Second Floor
Third Floor
Fourth Floor
Roof Garden

Sections

Elevations

South Elevation
North Elevation

Exterior Perspectives

Interior Perspectives

From Third Floor balcony look on to second floor

From Third Floor balcony looking on to refreshment bar

Vignettes

Public Thoroughfare

Sustainability Diagrams

This diagram shows how the cuts into the building captures the light from the southern sun.

This diagrams shows the green spaces that divide the buildings, and allow for outdoor space between them.

Night Rendering

Materials Diagram

The upper image shows the use of wood panel throughout the exterior of the building that provides shading within the building. The material is produced by a company called Plexwood, it’s 100% recyclable, made from natural wood, and sustainable. Another special element within the project is a glass fire stair located within the staff building. This allows the staff tons of natural light but also and enjoyable stair to walk up down rather than using the main stairwell.

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Kayel Pugazhenthi ~ Clifton Library Final

After reading the requirements for this project, the first thing I thought of was the various amount of spaces that we had to fit inside the dimensions that were given to us. I started to organize the spaces based on their respective activity.
Although I wanted to separate these spaces I came to realize that I didn’t want two separate buildings rather, I wanted to have a connecting component that would allow two major spaces come together as one.
The community connection is something I found important to Clifton. When visiting the site, everyone seems to be comfortable and interacting with one another. I wanted to create a design that resembles the importance of a community by providing an open and comfortable environment that would allow people to interact with one another.

Initial Sketches

Different Spaces
Massing/Parti

Site Plan

Floor Plans

Level One
Level Two
Level Three
Platform Level One
Platform Level Two

Sections

Longitudinal South Section and Transverse East Section.

Elevations

South and East Elevation
North and West Elevation

Graphic Vignettes

Outdoor Area
Main Library Space

Diagrams

Parti
Inspiration Board
Public Thoroughfare

Interior Perspectives

Main Library Space
Outdoor Area
Corridor and Reading Space

Exterior Perspectives

May 7, 2020

Caroline Yanson’s Final Library

Caroline Yanson’s Clifton Library

Clifton Plaza Plan

Clifton Plaza Section

Clifton Plaza Perspectives

Site

Concept Statement

Inspiration Boards

Site Plan

Library Plans in Context

Close-Up Plans

Axon-Cut Plans

Program Requirements Diagram

Library Sections

Library Elevations

Materials

Structure

Library’s Structure Diagram

Double Facade

Notice how the pattern of the facade coincides with the Plaza’s furniture

Parti Diagrams

Views from different overhangs- from the concept of the Plaza’s “watch tower”

Community Garden Diagram

Circulation Diagram

Throughway Diagram

This explains the 24-hour pathway sequence from Ludlow Ave to Howell St.

Sustainability Diagram

Vignettes of Important Interior Spaces

Exterior Perspectives

Interior Perspectives

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

A Library for Every Learner | Anna Soryal

The goal of any library is to accommodate learning; however, not all learners are the same. The conventional library has a surplus of materials for reading and writing, along with a setting that aids both activities. While this is beneficial to many learners, it fails to recognize those whose brains retain information in different ways– what about those who learn through doing, or those who’d benefit from hearing spoken word? Today, four kinds of learners are commonly recognized: auditory, reading/writing, kinesthetic, and visual learners.

A contemporary library should not only address each learning type, but organize itself in a way that visitors can choose a learning environment for themselves.

Some facilities have grown to include spaces like classrooms and practice rooms, which is a step in the right direction– however, the average library still fails to offer services for visual learners (who, according to Forbes Magazine, make up a stunning 65% of people). Not only does my design cater to the atmospheric requirements of each learning type, but it is one of very few to recognize visual learners– along with the qualities that facilitate right-brained learning.

Floor Plans

Floor Plan- 1
Floor Plan- 2
Floor Plan- 3
Floor Plan- 4
Floor Plan- 5

Elevations/Sections

East Elevation
North Elevation- Plaza View
South Elevation- Howell View
West Elevation
N-S Section
E-W Section

Diagrams

Massing vs. Learning Type
Parti
Exterior Thoroughfare

Renderings/Vignettes

Exterior Perspective-
Howell Ave.
Interior Perspective- northern entrance
Interior Perspective-
south-facing window
Interior Vignette- Auditory Learning Atrium

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Clifton Library | Grace Stiles

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Clifton Library

Concept Statement

My focus for the library is light and an open exterior. Furthering this I want the center to open up revealing that the library is bigger than it seems upon first entering. Another concept I had is having basic geometric shapes throughout the design features like stairs, openings, windows, etc. I got this idea from children building blocks. Another feature I want to implement inspired by these blocks is the material. I want birch wood detailing throughout the library. I hope to use these shapes and ideas to essentially focus on the views of the library and frame the interior.

Diagrams

Materials
Inspiration
Circulation

Elevations

East Elevation
West Elevation
North Elevation
South Elevation

Floor Plans

Lower Level
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3

Sections

Section A
Section B

Exterior Perspective

Interior Perspective

Vignettes

May 7, 2020

Clifton Community Center

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Clifton Library Final Kayla Smith

The design I created for this library started out with me thinking about how to create a space that is comfortable and simple but intriguing. I wanted my building to have a lot of natural light highlighting my elements inside. I also wanted to connect Clifton Plaza with my design creating a space that flows.