PUBLIC LIBRARY

Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University in Alexandria

Project idea

Since the library is the place of science and knowledge, and the pen is the first tool of science, the design idea was formed from using Arabic calligraphy and abstracting them into design lines in the interior space in a modern way, aiming to achieve aesthetic value in addition to achieving comfort and calm for readers and visitors .
Inspiration - Warm minimalism with a touch of Contemporary style
Neutral colors were used in the interior design of the library in general to help create a sense of calm and stability. Some bright colors were added to the children's reading room.
The interior design of the library halls has the main objective of creating a suitable environment for readers through the materials used in the interior design and appropriate lighting. Wood was used extensively, especially oak wood for furniture, also soundproof materials were used to reduce noise and provide comfort for visitors. And in the floor, high efficiency materials were used since they are suitable for permanent and
repeated use, and it was taken into account that they are non slip. In addition to the use of soundproof and non flammable coating materials.

Project description

The project consists of the following parts. Main area is the reading hall on ground floor, it is connected to the reception area. There is also a reading hall on the first floor and it contains study rooms. There is also a library for the visually impaired, a library for children, a lecture hall, and a section for administration and meetings for senior visitors. It also contains cafeteria and a museum that includes old books for the most famous international novelists.

Technical information

The building is framed Structure system type, with glass facades. As for the external structure of the building, it is a structure of glued laminated timber covered with copper sheets. The sheet metal such as copper is virtually indestructible and also has long lived and can be recycled. The sheet metal also provide impermeability to water, wind, frost and sun.
Fiberglass was used to insulate spaces of the library walls that is supposed to be quiet as it has an efficient soundproofing property, as it absorbs sound by trapping sound waves and preventing them from passing through. the most important spaces that needs this property are: children's library, study rooms, and lecture halls. Fiberglass insulation has other important advantages, It works as heat isolation and is also fire resistant .

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