The assignment was to design a bookstore in an existing site using the geometries and systems we have been working with all semester. My design plays with solids and voids, creating alcoves and nooks throughout for books and seating. We were required to have enough storage for at least 300 books and a 21" high platform somewhere in the design. A pattern relating to the geometries in our design was also required.
ISOMETRIC DRAWING
Using Rhino, I modeled and communicated my bookstore. This drawing provides a glimpse into the overall layout of the store.
Through different modules, I have created a system in which each shelf is unique, yet cohesive.
PLAN
As you enter the store, you are met with a more open browsing area, going straight back to the platform. The platform is arranged for speakers, presentations, etc., with seating built-in to the bookshelf modules all around. The pattern, which mimics the geometries found in the bookshelves, connects two of the skylights, then cascades down the wall and onto the floor. As you round the corner, you enter a narrower, more intimate space. This was to create a cozy atmosphere, one that bookstores are often known for.
