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collection 3800 sf
Proposed plans for Mills Memorial Library reflect the planning principles and strategies described on page 59. A clear and consistent approach to circulation makes wayfinding intuitive, and provides a strong framework for the accommodation of new program elements. Granular spaces like study rooms, building services, and other functions are clustered together to define these routes and to give structure to the open spaces on each floor. Planning and zoning reflect the existing structure of the building: each block accommodates different types of program. Connecting each floor is a new multi-storey opening, which transforms the library’s entrance and primary circulation route and provides visual access to the library’s many unique programs. This is envisioned as a glazed opening that would stretch from the ceiling of the basement level to the ceiling of Level 5, for maximum connectivity, but its precise size, shape, and design would be refined and developed as part of a detailed design process.
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research collections 1690 sf
preservation lab 910 sf
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research collections gallery 880 sf
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collection 6660 sf RAMP UP
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archives and research colls. reading room 1550 sf
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archives and research colls. classroom 970 sf
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Basement Level 20m In the basement, Archives and Research Collections are expanded, with additional collection space, a new classroom, and an enhanced gallery and reading room. The new
interconnected floorspace provides a direct view from the Library entrance to the reading room and gallery, giving these spaces a renewed prominence within Mills Library.
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library services 2770 sf
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community room 900 sf
bookable room + storage 1845 sf
maps / data / gis high density 3350 sf
general learning 6480 sf
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general learning 3975 sf
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art gallery staff 970 sf
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wc expansion zone
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event support 190 sf
group study 1270sf
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event space 1180 sf
tech gallery 350 sf
prayer 350sf
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CAVS 165 sf
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gallery 720 sf
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event/ seminar room 720 sf
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cafe 200 sf
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Level 1 20m Sherman Centre, and the library services area is made more efficient, but the major change is the introduction of the new interconnection at the entrance, which gives visual access to the floors
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Given the density of recently renovated specialized learning spaces on Level 1, much of its planning remains as is. The digitization lab is relocated for better proximity with the
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With the existing learning commons, new bookable rooms, and a new event space, Level 2 is an extremely active floor. In the event space, new rotating partitions create a direct connection between the library and the galleries, allowing the space to be used either by the Library or the Museum as required. The Museum’s
administrative offices are also relocated to this level, making them universally accessible. In the north block, collections and specialized learning spaces are clustered to define circulation and open space. This approach is maintained throughout the floors above.
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grad student commons 1800 sf
collection 2100sf
general learning 5000 sf
general learning 5660 sf collection 2760 sf
high density 3350 sf
high density 3000 sf
collection 2300 sf
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group study 1650sf
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colocated staff 4445 sf
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collection 1600 sf
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new wc 350 sf
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russell centre 1150 sf
group study 730 sf
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the library while enjoying a prominent ‘front door’; it enjoys a large, contiguous floor plate with good access to natural light; and it is wellconnected to the staff space on Level 4
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Level 4 clearly reflects the planning logic established previously, with a further increase in collection density and, by extension, focused study. The contiguous staff zone on Level 3 is maintained on Level 4, with new skylights proposed to maximise daylight in this area. The Lyons Centre, Health Forum, and upper galleries of the Art Museum remain unchanged.
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Level 3 maintains the planning approach established on Level 2, with an increasing density of collections reflecting an increasing level of focus implied for the floor’s general learning spaces. A new co-located staff zone occupies the west block of the building, including the area previously occupied by Museum administration. This space offers staff many benefits: it occupies a discrete area within 10
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collection 2110 sf
quiet study 4295 sf
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high density 3270 sf
collection 3200 sf
gen. learning 4900 sf
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sound studio 1060 sf REVISED WC
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On Level 5, the McMaster Institute for Innovation 20m and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL) is unchanged, with the exception of a new sound studio that would be a shared Library/ MIIETL resource. Collections and study spaces follow the planning approach established below.
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On Level 6, the existing silent study room is maintained.
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Above: sketch section taken through the entrance to Mills library, showing the proposed interconnected floorspace and resulting visual connectivity
Right, top to bottom: A similar interconnected floorspace at the Ohio State University’s Thompson Library; sharing light through the use of interior glazed partitions; an expanded Archives and Research Collections gallery.
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H.G. THODE SCIENCE & ENGINEERING LIBRARY
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H.G. THODE LIBRARY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING: BLOCK PLANS approx 1188 bays x 7 shelves/bay x 3’ per shelf = ±25,000 shelving capacity
library service/ storage UP
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308 bays
The proposed plans for H.G. Thode Library reflect the planning principles and strategies described on page 60. Granular spaces are clustered together to order and structure the open floorplates, defining a variety of zones that will facilitate different learning behaviours and mitigate sound migration between areas and floors.
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stacks: accessible compact shelving
372 bays 200 bays
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On Levels 1 and 2, these clusters are arranged in long bars that traverse the floorplan diagonally, maximising sightlines across the diagonal length of the floorplate. These bars are envisioned as highly glazed enclosures, with secondary materials providing additional acoustic absorption as necessary. Planning within the basement differs from the floors above, due in part to the layout requirements of high-density storage systems, but in response to the floor’s limited natural light. Regularly occupied learning spaces are given priority access to windows, with the stacks, makerspace, and classroom pushed deeper into the plan. Glazed partitions allow maximum light sharing from existing windows.
maker space 1850 sf
silent study 1900 sf
ThInK Space 1275 sf + 250 sf storage
open area 4750 sf
maker space exhibit
quiet study 2250 sf
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prayer 350 sf
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a variety of enclosed spaces— the ThInK Space, the new makerspace, and BASEMENT rooms for LIBRARY quiet and silent study—define zones H.G. THODE for the newly accessible collections and an area for5 general learning and20m exhibition. A new, 0 1 10 expanded multi-faith prayer room occupies the south-west corner of the plan.
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group study: Seminar: L x 2: M x 2: S x 17:
group study 2800 sf
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25’ x 35‘ 12’ x 16’ 10‘ x 12’ 8’ x 12’
OTB quick reference stations
group study/ pres. practice 3500 sf
cafe
seminar 720 sf
general learning (eg. collab computing)
group study: L x 4: 12’ x 16’ M x 4: 10’ x 12’ S x 22: 8’ x 12’
staff workroom 600 sf
general learning (eg. individual lounge seating)
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consultation 700 sf
staff 800 sf UP
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Level 2 follows the planning principles OPTION F established on Level 1, with group study rooms SECOND FLOOR clustered to define a series of general learning H.G. THODE spaces at LIBRARY the perimeter of the floorplate. A new staff workroom and lounge offer improved 0facilities 1 5 for staff, 10 20m and introduce some passive oversight on the floor.
1, two new bars of group study rooms help to define a variety of new general learning GROUND FLOOR zones. The staff area is maintained in its current H.G. THODE LIBRARY location, and augmented with a consultation area for in-depth patron support. The cafe 0 1 5 10 20m is maintained in its current location, with additional acoustic absorption above.
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On Level 3, the iSci Lounge and Faculty offices THIRD FLOOR are maintained. The former ThInK Space H.G. THODE LIBRARY classroom, having been relocated to a bettersuited space in the basement, is converted to a 0 1 5 10 20m new quiet study room.
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Top to bottom: seminar room with full glass partitioning; a basement makerspace; and a technology-rich collaborative classroom
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