A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type
Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1985.
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| author | Flavin, Colin |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/737452019-04-11T10:58:13Z A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type New library for Newton and an analysis of the building type Flavin, Colin Imre Halasz. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1985. MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. Includes bibliographical references (p. 82-83). Natural light can add clarity to the organization of buildings by distinguishing areas of occupation with varying quantities and qualities of illumination. Libraries are good to study in this regard because of their varying requirements for light: reading areas must be brightly lit, while bookstacks should have little light for preservation. In responding to these needs, many libraries establish a pattern of light that relates to the buildings' use. Natural light is basic to the organization of four libraries studied: the Laurentian, Florence; Sainte Genevieve, Paris; the Seinajoke, Finland; and the Phillips Academy, Exeter. The buildings are analyzed through plans, sections, and perspective sketches. The understanding of light gained from these references is applied to my design of the Newton Public Library. In addition, I go one step further and try to use natural light to establish a continuity between different functional areas of the library. by Colin Flavin. M.Arch. 2012-10-10T15:41:11Z 2012-10-10T15:41:11Z 1985 1985 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/73745 13199781 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 83 p. (2 folded) application/pdf n-us-ma Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Architecture. Flavin, Colin A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title | A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title_full | A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title_fullStr | A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title_full_unstemmed | A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title_short | A pattern of light : a new library for Newton and an analysis of the building type |
| title_sort | pattern of light a new library for newton and an analysis of the building type |
| topic | Architecture. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/73745 |
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