2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair Philippine Women University, Davao City August 14, 2008 R ECONFIGURING T HE L IBRARY L ANDSCAPE: S TRATEGIES I N D EFINING L IBRARY A RCHITECTURE I SIDORO R. M ALAQUE III University of the Philippines Mindanao

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY - a collection of books - building that houses the collection of information, sources, resources and services

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 MODERN LIBRARY - advancement in the information technology - places to get unrestricted access to information in various formats, from various sources

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Libraries are now extending beyond the physical wall

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Primary goal is to create a facility that must respond to the developing needs of time

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 ARCHITECTURE Art, science or profession of planning, designing, and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment, in accordance with the principles of utility, strength and beauty

INTRODUCTION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Library is a complex project Architect to organize his design team Consultation with the stakeholders

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Research and decision-making process that identifies the scope of work to be designed a.k.a. - Facility programming - Functional and operational requirements - Scoping

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 1. Research the Project Type - read literature on building type - study existing projects - consult experts

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 2. Establish Goals and Objectives - organizational goals - form and image goals - function goals - economic goals - time goals - management goals

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 3. Gather Relevant Information - users? - activities? - space requirements? - site analysis

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 4. Identifying Strategies - bubble diagram - relationship diagram - proximity matrix

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 5. Determine Qualitative Requirements - list of spaces - total floor area requirement - project cost - available budget

ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SIX-STEP PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 6. Summarize the Program - programming documentation - to be approved - basis for architectural designing

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Before, the main function of a library was to house print media

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Since in the late 1970s, advanced technologies and alternative methods of how libraries deliver services continue to develop rapidly

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Today, modern-day advancements have profound effects on the function of a library

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Library Design - incorporate flexibility and adaptability to serve the immediate and future needs

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 1.Space for Books 2.Spaces for Readers

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 3. Space for Staff 4. Meeting Rooms

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPACE REQUIREMENTS 5. Space for Mechanical Operations and Services 4. Space for Computers and Multi-Media Facilities

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 LIBRARY LOCATION A library should be centrally located where it will accessible to the largest number of potential reader

LIBRARY ARCHITECTURE Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 TYPES OF LIBRARIES 1.Public Library 2.Academic Library 3.School Library 4.Special Library

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Present-day advancement on information technology

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Digital media is playing an important role in the dissemination of information

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Academic curricula are now increasingly based on collaborative and group projects

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Sustainable design of library buildings

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCLUSION Isidoro R. Malaque III, “Reconfiguring the Library Landscape: Strategies in Defining Library Architecture”, 2 nd Phil-BIST Conference and Fair, Davao City, August 14, 2008 Importance of architectural programming in a library building project

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