When a library as famous and well visited as the St. Louis Central Library (St Louis, MO) undergoes a massive renovation, great care and consideration must go into the planning process. The iconic building was constructed in 1912 based on the Italian Renaissance style and was frequently visited by people from all over the world. But the historic majesty of the structure could not make up for the lack of modern amenities necessary for a library to thrive in the 21st century.
There were several challenges that needed to be addressed as the planning began. There was an absence of technology integration in the building, as well as a lack of communal spaces for patrons to use for study and collaboration. Areas that have become essential to a library’s success as a community resource, like computer labs, ten spaces and even meeting rooms, were missing from St. Louis Central.
With so many challenges to overcome, the St. Louis Central Library integrated many different shelving solutions into their renovation project in order to open up space for repurposing and create a sleek, modern appearance in the historic building.
Static Spacesaver cantilever shelving was used throughout the public access areas of the library for easy browsing by patrons. Cantilever shelving is the most common system used in libraries, due to the on-site reconfigurability, but several custom features were also integrated into the final design of the various shelving units throughout the main library.
LED lighting was installed onto the Spacesaver cantilever-shelving units throughout many areas of the library, including the fine arts, science and technology and rare books rooms. This required a special base for the cantilever units onto which the vertical lighting fixtures could be affixed. These fixtures not only look like a part of the shelving (painted in the same finish) but are used to light the aisles, in lieu of adding any additional room lighting that might detract from the historic chandeliers and ornate ceilings. The LED lighting is also extremely energy efficient, and lower in cost to operate than traditional florescent bulbs.
定製玻璃端板用於帶有LED照明的區域集成到擱架中。隨後照明玻璃麵板 - 使堆疊幾乎像藝術品一樣，並為聖路易斯中央庫創建獨特的設計特征。
Special red, acrylic end panels were used on the cantilever-shelving units in the showcase space on the main level of the library called “the center for the reader.”
玻璃端板也安裝在介質室中使用的懸臂擱架上。由於這些懸臂擱架設計有拉出抽屜來存儲磁盤和其他媒體，如DVD，因此沒有燈光。
在兒童地區，懸臂擱架配有定製底座，纏繞在固體表麵，然後放置在重型腳輪上，使該地區通過圖書館工作人員完全可重新配置。
The use of Spacesaver mechanical assist high-density mobile shelving enabled the library to consolidate the collection from their seven-tiered central system onto just three interior mezzanine-like floors, plus the basement level of the library. Not only does the new stack space meet fire and seismic codes, it is brighter and easier to navigate.
在整個庫中使用的高密度移動存儲還幫助打開現有空格以獲得新功能。現在有一個青少年的房間，它包含了學習區，休息室休息，甚至是一間喜歡的電視視野。圖書館還添加了一家咖啡廳，一本書俱樂部會議室，以及電影，音樂和視頻遊戲的一室公寓。
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