an addition to a library

on monday, i got the chance to walk through one of my projects that is just finishing up.  the scope of the project was to add on to the existing middle school library and re-layout the offices.  i was very happy with the end result.  here are some before & after pics.....

BEFORE

AFTER

in the after photo below, i was standing in the existing library.  we puched through the existing window {that has the red curtains in the before photo and in the after photo the opening is between the yellow and green column} and added on a space that doubled the existing library.

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

this photo is looking into the new library addition.  we added huge windows that look out over the country side where you can see the beautiful mountains.  this space will soon serve as a computer lab with tables and computers.

AFTER

i was able to design a custom circulation desk that accomodates up to two computers and it also has a book return slot.  the circulation desk is located in the center of the library so that the librarian can easily observe the entire library.

for this space i chose to use 5 different carpet tiles that are repeated throughout the space in different width stripes.  4 of the carpet tiles are made up of the same colors, but simply have different patterns.  the fifth carpet tile is the red which serves as an accent color and is the school's color.  since this space was deeper than it was wide, the horizontal stripes really help break up the space.

AFTER

below is one of their old circulation desks

BEFORE

by making the circulation desk have taller "walls" you can hide a lot of clutter.

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

this is the reception area in the school office.  we were able to give them built-in desks instead of random desks that were collected over the past 30 years.

BEFORE

AFTER

this was their *lovely* before flooring....

BEFORE

a little bit of a difference!

AFTER

this is a perfect project that shows how an old, out-of-date space can be revived.  unfortunately i don't have before photos to share.....boo on me! i found before photos!  yay!

enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!!!