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Kahn Interior Design: a Materials Library Case Study
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Special Thanks to
Christine A. Trupiano, ASIDLEED Accredited ProfessionalSenior AssociateManager of Interior Designwww.albertkahn.com
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VRA Toronto Conference 03/19/2009
E. SimmonsLawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
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LTU: Albert Kahn Library
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LTU: Albert Kahn Library
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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
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Kahn Building, Detroit
Built 1931‘New Center Building’2nd Ave. Detroit
Renamed 1988‘Kahn Building’
Home of Kahn Associates
Photo Courtesy ofAndrew Jameson
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Kahn Building Foyer, Detroit
Original Art Decosurfaces, fixtures
Mixed tenants
Kahn firm occupies multiplefloors
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6th Floor: Interiors Materials LibraryTwo bays
Open entry to floor circulation
Subtle signage
Standard office partitions
Adjacent to central elevators,Interiors work group
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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
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Carpet Bay: Periodicals
Availability “hidden”within stacks
Titles of specific interest to Interiors architecture staff
2 years of coverageensures currency
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Carpet Bay: Table Anchor
Large, central work table anchors bay.
Used for collection browsing ANDvendor presentations:- informal- standing room only- <15 min.
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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
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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.
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Label System
Color indicatesType
Vertical on RS of label for section
CAPS for category/typeinformation
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Label System in Context
Color indicatesType
Hand-done updates
Anomalies=pragmatism at work
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Carpet Bay: Pull DrawersStandard row dividers
Index card section separators
Anti-slippage shelf-liner in bottom
Manufacturer’s labels
Like with like
Flexibly sized
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Textile Bay: Manufacturer’s Binders
Discreet basic divisionCSI numbers on labelsi.e. “9” (Division 09 Finishes)
Some binders arehand numbered inmarker
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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
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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
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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
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Textile Bay: Pull Drawers
More laminates flexibility
Vertical and stacked
Multiple sizes
Labeled index cards
Like with like
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Textile Bay: Pull Drawers
Using originalboxes instead of more fancy/costlydividers.
Why reinvent the wheel?
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Lighting ConsiderationsTrack lights
Bright pot lights
Full daylightingspectrum tubes
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Track/Task Lighting
Specific task lighting
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Natural Lighting
Perimeter hallway with entry to both bays
Adjacent to large office windows withadjustable blinds
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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
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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.
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Special Thanks to
Christine A. Trupiano, ASIDLEED Accredited ProfessionalSenior AssociateManager of Interior Designwww.albertkahn.com