Redesigning the interior of an existing public library to inspire use

Abstract

After providing a brief background to the project, the paper describes how two public library users applied library design guidelines and interior design principles to propose the redesign of a public branch library in South Africa. The following user requirements are discussed and illustrated with photos and three-dimensional drawings: a library interior that promotes and facilitates access, that is functional and modern, aesthetically pleasing, and that creates experiences that users can enjoy. The premise of the paper is that interior design needs and requirements of public library users in many parts of the world do not differ much and that other libraries can therefore apply or adapt the theory, ideas and examples given in this paper to suit their own circumstances.

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