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Kahn Interior Design: a Materials Library Case Study
Special Thanks to
Christine A. Trupiano, ASIDLEED Accredited ProfessionalSenior AssociateManager of Interior Designwww.albertkahn.com
VRA Toronto Conference 03/19/2009
E. SimmonsLawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
LTU: Albert Kahn Library
LTU: Albert Kahn Library
Albert Kahn: “Architect of Detroit”
Firm established in Detroit, 1895
Used reinforced concrete vs. wood for factory walls, roof, supports.“Industrialist Architect”
Projects:Ford Rouge River PlantFisher Building, Detroit
Photo courtesy of the Bentley Historical Library
Kahn Building, Detroit
Built 1931‘New Center Building’2nd Ave. Detroit
Renamed 1988‘Kahn Building’
Home of Kahn Associates
Photo Courtesy ofAndrew Jameson
Kahn Building Foyer, Detroit
Original Art Decosurfaces, fixtures
Mixed tenants
Kahn firm occupies multiplefloors
6th Floor: Interiors Materials LibraryTwo bays
Open entry to floor circulation
Subtle signage
Standard office partitions
Adjacent to central elevators,Interiors work group
Adjustable Height Shelves4’ shelves (inexpensive)
3’ wide aisles (to code)
Designated *most difficult area to manage*
Binders A-Z by manufacturer
Collection purgedevery 5-6 months
Large Worktable
Carpet Bay: Periodicals
Availability “hidden”within stacks
Titles of specific interest to Interiors architecture staff
2 years of coverageensures currency
Carpet Bay: Table Anchor
Large, central work table anchors bay.
Used for collection browsing ANDvendor presentations:- informal- standing room only- <15 min.
Carpet Bay: Cutting Surface
User amenity
Cutting surface proximity to collection
Tools at ready
Evidence of more clear bin samples below
Zero wasted storage space
Carpet Bay: More Work SurfacesA place for tools(scissors, cutters, phone, etc)
Open shelves below
Color coded label by :- Type- Manufacturer
Divider-mounted shelvingfor three specificmanufacturers.
Label System
Color indicatesType
Vertical on RS of label for section
CAPS for category/typeinformation
Label System in Context
Color indicatesType
Hand-done updates
Anomalies=pragmatism at work
Carpet Bay: Pull DrawersStandard row dividers
Index card section separators
Anti-slippage shelf-liner in bottom
Manufacturer’s labels
Like with like
Flexibly sized
Textile Bay: Manufacturer’s Binders
Discreet basic divisionCSI numbers on labelsi.e. “9” (Division 09 Finishes)
Some binders arehand numbered inmarker
Textile Bay: Reference Books
Small section of shelving with books. Not within easy view
Books can be searched on the company intranet
Organized with a classificationsystem and easy-read labels
Textile Bay4’ adjustable shelves (inexpensive)
3’ wide aisles (to code but nothing extra)
Electrical Binders A-Z by manufacturer, with CSI
Flooring , Tile, Wall Coverings, Laminates, Fabrics, Glass, Ceramics, Solid Surfaces, Ceilings
3 1/2’ consult tables at end of shelf rows
Textile Bay: Sliding Racks
Ingenious way to store AND access samples
Boards slide easily on tracks mounted to countertop and ceiling recess
Nesting boards =space-saving solution
Textile Bay: Pull Drawers
More laminates flexibility
Vertical and stacked
Multiple sizes
Labeled index cards
Like with like
Textile Bay: Pull Drawers
Using originalboxes instead of more fancy/costlydividers.
Why reinvent the wheel?
Lighting ConsiderationsTrack lights
Bright pot lights
Full daylightingspectrum tubes
Track/Task Lighting
Specific task lighting
Natural Lighting
Perimeter hallway with entry to both bays
Adjacent to large office windows withadjustable blinds
Why this library works for 10+ years…Physical co-locationby type
Use of CSI, if desired
Left-Right/Top-BottomOrientation
Manufacturer,Alphabetic (A-Z)
Appropriate lighting for design accuracy
Cost-sensitive fixtures
Logical, flexibleapproach
Limited user group (<12 FTE) invests time to manage collection
Visually stimulatingfor design professionals
EASY color & word label system
Multiple storage options: binders,bins, drawers, kits, boxes, racks….no dogma
User amenities: work surfaces, tools
References
Ascasibar et. al., "http://www.si.umich.edu/umarch/architects/kahn.html." UMich Architecture. School of Information Team. 11 Mar 2009 <http://www.si.umich.edu/umarch/architects/kahn.html>.
Harris, Blaine., Carpet Bay/Textile Bay Viseo Layout Drawings. Lawrence Technological University, 2004.
Jameson, Andrew. "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Center_Building." http://en.wikipedia.org. 24 October 2008, at 22:19.11 Mar 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Center_Building>.
Johnson, Robert W., Ed., and Construction Specifications Institute. MasterFormat 2004 Edition. Virginia: Construction Specifications Institute, 2004.
Special Thanks to
Christine A. Trupiano, ASIDLEED Accredited ProfessionalSenior AssociateManager of Interior Designwww.albertkahn.com