Latest Design

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Latest Design

Design

Why

  • Connect with University Street, Centennial Campus and MTR Station.
  • To remedy existing main entrance shortcomings.
  • Improve traffic flow
    • Provide staff services to users before entering the Library
    • Provide secure 24 hour book return
    • Provide improved exhibition space, presentation area, new books display, casual seating
    • Provide a warm, welcoming and inspirational environment.

Implications

  • Relocation of services to 2nd floor
  • Relocate books in standard shelves to Ground floor and compact shelves
  • Redistribute study carrels within Main Library, mostly Ground floor
  • Ground floor entrance future??
    • G/F entrance will remain in use after the 2/F entrance is open

Perspective

Entrance Area - Exterior:

Idea of 2/F Entrance Area

Layout Plan

Layout plan for 2/F entrance

 

Plan for Main Library 2/F

 

 

Other Areas

Exhibition Area:

Idea for Main Library new entrance at 2/F

Exterior Wall:

Exterior Wall

Reception Area/Service Counter:

Idea for Main Library 2/F entrance