ICAT
Design and Media College
Supervisor : Mrs.Mayura Priya
Date of presentation : July 2015
Contents
Description page number
Contents
List of Tables and Figures
1. Introduction 2
2. Aims and objectives 3
3. Literature survey 4
4. Background study 5
5. Methodology 6
6. Scope and Constraints 7
7. Resources 8
8. Timetable 9
9. Net study 10-13
10. Reference list / Bibliography 14
1. Introduction
what is colour?
Colour is a powerful tool, which is tied to religion, cultures, political and social influences. Colours also affect moods and it can communicate too.
Colour Theory:
Colours- A attribute of things that results from the light they reflects, Transmit or emit so far as the light causes a visual sensation that depends on is wave length.
Colour theory is a science in itself, studying how colour affect's different people either individually or as a group.
2. Aims and Objectives
Aim:
• To study about colour perception and human responses.
• To relate to colour psychology
• How colour affects human emotional reaction in interior space.
• To study the lighting perspective of each colour.
Objectives:
• To enhance the quality of interiors space to attract more people towards reading.
• To create an interactive relation between the space and colour.
2. Literature Survey
The importance of colours in Library
Library's bottom line is attracting readers who will use the library's resources to a great extent. Reader's first impression is primarily one of space and colour. colours is important, not only to influence the psychological state of library readers but to provide a physically comfortable library experience. colours also energize the people to work or read more.
As we want our readers to find the library a haven for reading and relaxation, it stands to reason that in some area we want to create a soothing, restful
environment.
It is also told by the researchers who study the psychological impact of colours tell that it is important to match the colour scheme to the activities.
Psychology of colours
The psychology of colour examines the effect of colour on the human mind, moods and behaviour. The impact of colour has been understood since ancient times, when colours were used in treatment. the perception of colour is the intrinsic property of eye and brain to process electromagnetic energy. the perception of colour depends on the source of light, Environment and illuminated objects and varies from individual to individual.
Responses to colours are dependent on age, gender, cultural background and individual experience, clinical studies identify some general patterns that seem rooted in the life process, going beyond the visual perception.
Leading colour theorist "Faber Birren" (1900-1988) believes colours are closely related to our senses, language, surroundings and personal features.
birren links the perception of colour with the emotion it arouses in the viewer. He also claims colour responses are interrelated with other senses. He also states that introverts are less emotionally responsive to colours than extroverts.
outwardly integrated, people like colours in general and warm colours in particular, he wrote , while inwardly integrated, people may choose cool
colours or none.
Applying colour psychology to everyday life
Did you know your surroundings may be influencing your emotions and state of mind? Do you ever notice that certain places especially irritate you? Or that certain places are especially relaxing and calming? Well, there's a good chance that the colours in those spaces are playing a part.
In art therapy, colour is often associated with a person's emotions. Colour may also influence a person's mental or physical state. For example, studies have shown that some people looking at the colour red resulted in an increased heart rate, which then led to additional adrenaline being pumped into the blood stream. you can learn more about how colour therapy works and how light and colour might affect us.
There are also commonly noted psychological effects of colour as it relates to two main categories: warm and cool. warm colours- such as red, yellow and orange- can spark a variety of emotions ranging from comfort and warmth to hostility and anger. Cool colours- such as green, blue and purple- often spark feelings of calmness as well as sadness.
The concepts of colour psychology can also be applied in everyday life. For example, maybe you're planning o re-painting your walls or redecorating a house or room with a new colour scheme. Well, you might want to consider some of these suggestions about colours and how they might affect your emotions and mood.
Common psychological effects of colours
The following are some common psychological effects of colours in the western hemisphere. you can also review the following pages for a more comprehensive list colours meanings and symbolism including some charts we've created that you can download or embed on your site.
Keep in mind that certain shades or tones may result in very different meanings. Also, the context around the colour, and even surrounding colours, can have an effect. Think of this as more of a beginning guide to colour psychology.
What is a library?
A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. A library collection can include books, periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, film , maps, prints, documents , microform, CDs, cassettes, videotapes, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, e-books, audio books, databases and other formats.
Libraries have a reputation for being oh-so-boring places you visit only when absolutely must. But on the contrary, these all inclusive establishments are your friendly neighbourhood cultural catchalls, holding the historical relics, documented research and readings of communities, governments and entire societies, dating back decades and sometimes even centuries or millenniums.
there is no doubt that libraries have had an impressively direct and significant impact on societies all over the world for thousands of years. creating and providing an outlet for technological advancements, introducing and nurturing cultural artefacts, supporting the rise of various religions and helping to maintain a sense of historical structure, they have managed to help communities survive and thrive via numerous artistic outlets.
History of library
The history of libraries began with the first efforts to organize collections of documents. Topics of interest include accessibility of collection, acquisition of materials, arrangement and finding tools, the book trade, the influence of the physical properties of the different writing materials, language distribution, role in education, rates of literacy , budgets , staffing, libraries for specially targeted audiences, architectural merit, patterns of usage, and the role of libraries in a nation's cultural heritage, and role of government, church or private sponsorship.
1. Early libraries: The first libraries consisted of archives of the earliest form of writing, the clay tablets in cuneiform script discovered I temple rooms in Sumer, some dating back to 2600 BC. these archives, which mainly consisted of records of commercial transactions or inventories, mark the end of prehistory and start of history.
2. Classical period: The library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was the largest and most significant great library of the ancient world. it flourished under the patronage of the Ptolemaic dynasty and functioned as a major centre of scholarship from its construction in 3rd century BC until the roman conquest Egypt in 30 BC.
3. Late Antiquity: During the Late Antiquity and middle ages periods, there was no Rome of kind that rule the Mediterranean for centuries and spawned the culture that produced twenty-eight public libraries in the urbs Roma. During this time Patriarchal libraries fared no better, and sometimes worse, than the Imperial library. The library of patriarchate of Constantinople was founded most likely during the reign of Constantine the great in the 14th century. During this period, small private libraries existed. Many of these were owned by church members and the aristocracy. Teachers also were known to have small personal libraries as well as wealthy bibliophiles who could afford the highly ornate books of the period.
4.
Types of libraries
Many institutions make a distinction between a circulating or lending library, where materials are expected and intended to be loaned to patrons, institutions, or other libraries, and a reference library where material is not lent out. Modern libraries are often a mixture of both, containing a general collection for circulation, and a reference collection which is restricted to the library premises. Also, increasingly, digital collections enable border access to material that may not circulate in print, and enables libraries to expand their collections even without building a large facility.
• Academic libraries : Academic libraries are generally located on college and university campuses and primarily serve the students and faculty of that and other academic institutions. Some academic libraries, especially those at public institutions, are accessible to members of the general public in whole or part. Academic libraries are libraries that are hosted in post-secondary educational institutions, such as colleges and universities. Their main function are provide support in research and resource linkage for students and faculty of the educational institution.
• Children's libraries : Children's libraries are special collections of books indented for juvenile readers and usually kept in separate rooms of general public libraries. Some children's libraries have entire floor or wings dedicated to them in bigger libraries while smaller ones may have a separate room or area for children. They are an educational agency seeking to acquaint the young with the world's literature and cultivate to love for reading. The work supplements that of the public schools.
• National libraries : A national or state library serves as a national repository of information, and has the right of legal deposit, which is a legal requirement that publishers in country need to deposit a copy of each publication with the library. Unlike a public library, a national library rarely allows citizens to borrow books.
• Public lending libraries : A public library provides services to the general public. If the library is part of countrywide library system, citizens with an active library card from around that country can use the library branches associated with the library system. A library can serve only their city, however, if they are not a member of the country public library system. Much of the materials located within a public library are available for borrowing. The library staff decides upon the number of items patrons are allowed to borrow, as well as details of borrowing time allotted. Typically, libraries issue library cards to community members wishing to borrow books. often visitors to city are able to obtain a public library card.
• Research libraries : A research library is a collection of materials on one or more subjects. A research library supports scholarly or scientific research and will generally include primary as well as secondary sources; it will maintain permanent collections and attempt to provide access to all necessary materials.
• Reference libraries : A reference library does not lend books and other items; instead, they must be read at the library itself. Typically such libraries are use for research purpose, for example at a university. Some items at reference libraries may be historical and even unique. Examples of reference libraries include the British Library in London and the Bodleian Libraries at Oxford University. Many lending libraries contain a "reference section", which holds books, such as dictionaries, which are common reference books, and therefore not lent out. Such reference sections may be referred to as "reading rooms", which may also include newspapers and periodicals.
• Special libraries : All other libraries fall into the "special library" category. Many private businesses and public organisations, including hospitals, churches, museums, research laboratories, law firms and many government departments and agencies, maintain their own libraries for the use of their employees in doing specialised research related to their work. Depending on the particular institution, special libraries may or may not be accessible to general public or elements thereof.
Why are libraries essential?
• Libraries are portals to all of the world’s knowledge. And librarians make sure that knowledge continues to be recorded and saved for the future, even as information-storage devices and formats change.
• The information kept in libraries helps everyday people start their own small businesses, which helps grow the economy.
Background study
My idea is to attract more readers toward library to use those resources. As we all know that colours play an important role in enticing and captivating people, libraries could be more colourful.
Hence I have planned to conduct a survey by taking to people in person and by a questionnaire to know what their idea would be about a library and colours they prefer. I also will be studying colour psychology and lighting requirements, so as to establish a good relationship between the space and people in it. I will try to incorporate all the data I have collected and give an efficient and feasible design.
4. Methodology
• Case studies.
• Study on various colors and its psychological effects.
• Detailed analysis on Le Corbusier psychometric colours and modular colours.
• Application of colour theory in various surfaces and depth perception.
• Comparative study of colours on various psychological factors and its influence in improving work culture.
• Critical Analysis.
• Survey.
These are the various types of methodologies I would be using through my project.
5. Scope and Constraints
Scope:
• To understand the quality of space relating to the human comfort and apply colour theory to it.
• To study the relationship between the phenomenon of colour and emotion in interior space.
Limitations:
• Time taken for research of a library based on colours.
6. Resources
• Library resources
• Different types of paint and texture experiments
7. Timetable
Academic week no. Activity
1-4 case studies, survey and human response to colour
4-6 study of colour psychology and colour moods
7-8 mind maps , mood boards , inspiration boards etc
8-10 plan development, bubble diagram ,zooning
11-13 to develop the final furniture layout, doodles and detail sketching
14 to incorporate survey and research details.
15,16 cadd drawings
17-20 3d,models , research pack, vdp etc
8. Net study:
Net study:
1. Vennesla Library and Culture House / Helen & Hard
• Architects: Helen & Hard
• Location: Vennesla, Norway
• Architects: Helen & Hard
• Team Helen & Hard: Reinhard Kropf, Siv Helene Stangeland, Håkon Minnesjord Solheim, Caleb Reed, Randi Augenstein
• Client: Vennesla Kommune
• Budget: 66,4 mill NOK
• Area: 1938.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2011
From the architect. For their new library and community center in Vennesla, Norwegian architects Helen & Hard bring a sophisticated elegance to the public facility in Norway. The project links an existing community house and learning center, and seeks to become an extension of the main city square with its transparent facade and urban loggia. The expressive ribs combine structure, technical infrastructure, and functionality into one architectonic element that creates a dynamic aesthetic identity for the project to meet the client’s original intent to mark the city’s cultural center.
27 prefabricated glue-laminated timber ribs define the spatial expression of the interior, and their offset construction allows the curves to function as spatial interfaces with inset lighting elements to provide a soft glow to the interiors and acoustic absorbents which contain the air conditioning ducts. "
In this project, we developed a rib concept to create useable hybrid structures that combine a timber construction with all technical devices and the interior," explained the architects. The ribs change throughout the interior to inform different spaces; at the main entrance, the rib spans the entire width of the building and then slowly condense to create more intimate rooms. While the building's roof is informed by the geometry of the curves, the massing along traces the natural lines of the site and responds to the main street by folding down towards it.
Typical of Helen & Hard's work, the project also focuses on reducing the energy need through the use of high standard energy saving solutions in all new parts of the project. The library is a "low-energy" building, defined as class "A" in the Norwegian energy-use definition system.
2.Royal Library Copenhagen
Royal Library– Extension / Sort Diamant København
• Address: Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1
• Date: 1999
• Design: Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, Architects
The Royal Library was ahead of its time and the first in Denmark to introduce groundbreaking values to a previously dusty institution.
First multifunctional library in Denmark turns 10
A remarkable and innovative building of its time, the extension to the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week. When the Royal Library in Copenhagen opened to the public 10 years ago, there was general concern in society that libraries might become redundant in the future. But contrary to this, the role and influence of libraries are positioned to increase as our civic and ‘free’ space diminishes Libraries are needed as much as ever in the 21st century as hubs for information, research, learning, communication and culture.
A timeless cultural landmark, schmidt hammer lassen architects’ sharp monolith in black marble with its tilting angles on the port of Copenhagen is attracting many tourists and citizens for its architecture.
However, the library is also hailed for the new values it set out to introduce: The library as an open, democratic institution embracing not only the study of books but opening up to many other media and cultural activities. The Royal Library was ahead of its time and the first in Denmark to introduce such groundbreaking values to a previously dusty institution.
Many cities around the world are erecting impressive new libraries all adding ever more functions to the institution and not even calling it a library anymore. The digitalization of media will have an even more profound impact on the libraries in the future while still leaving room for the traditional book.
In collaboration with the pioneering public library in Aarhus on the mainland of Denmark, Schmidt hammer lassen architects are now developing just such a library for the future called Urban Media space. The company won the international competition for the 30.000 m2 library earlier this year.
The architecture of the building with its open levels and visual contact to the outside world will embrace all new media, experiment with new formats and new ways of learning, networking and socializing. At the same time its function as a 24/7 pivot of the city’s cultural life is secured through informal meeting places and venues for cultural events.
The range of the practice library work extends from The Royal Library in Copenhagen, to the above mentioned Urban Media space, to the design of public community libraries in Sweden, Denmark and the UK. This diversity has developed the practice’s understanding of the issues pertinent to contemporary library and learning space design; how to design for the future at a time where technology is moving so rapidly; how to mix and balance a variety of activities from studying to socialising to storing books; how to design sustainably, in the widest possible sense.
The creation of the Royal Library paved the way for Schmidt hammer lassen architects to become experts on libraries. "We are drawn to these projects for their potential to engage the public and not only to give cultural and social life to their cities and towns but also for their ability to work as a accelerator for learning and knowledge," reflects Founding Partner Bjarne Hammer, 10 years after the practice first library was inaugurated.
9. Reference list / Bibliography
Websites:
• www.kb.dk/en/nb/
• www.archdaily.com/
Books:
• Creating the customer-driven Library: Building on the bookstore model.