We’ve got a lot of “waffles” in the library here at Wentworth, as part of the ever-present Brutalist/mid-century modern style of Beatty Hall. Just look up, you’ll likely see a waffle slab. The grid-like pattern of the waffle slabs is a design element from the building’s original plans, perhaps for sound-proofing, or simply as an economical way to […]
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Light is essential to a library – without it, you can’t very easily see the books or computer screens you need to study and do research. Light also creates an environment, sets a tone, and speaks volumes about the kind of space it occupies. In the renovated library, the lighting design communicates a clean, open, […]
Continue reading →To make room for more seating and collaborative spaces, the renovated library will incorporate high-density shelving in the new design. High-density storage takes advantage of all available space by consolidating the shelving and utilizing a mobile system where library users can, with a press of a button, navigate and open the shelf they need. With […]
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