Commercial Building

Keystone Library Project Overview

Through research on commercial buildings, students must design a public library that follows local codes and ordinances. The project involves sketching and using Autodesk Revit to create a successful Keystone building redevelopment plan. Designing a commercial building vastly differs from designing a private residence and involves many factors.

Criteria

A new modern entryway and vestibule will be added to improve the aesthetics of the building, provide full accessibility, and include an exterior covered area with benches.
An elevator must be provided for accessibility.
Emergency exits must be included.
Must have the correct amount of parking spaces.
A road for entrance, exit, and one that goes around must be included.
Landscaping should surround the building.

Constraints

A green roof is required on the building
The design should follow all applicable building codes and local regulations.
The existing structure will be fully utilized when possible.
The design must follow all applicable building codes and local regulations.

Preliminary Ideas

Revit Final Design

The design used the main frame of the existing structure, modernized it with different designs, and added to the building. Notable library features include an auditorium, a walkable green roof, a computer lab, and many other features a traditional library would have.

Conclusion

Review of Project

Unlike the Habitat house, this project had fewer constraints, especially regarding size/area, which gave more freedom and creativity to the design of the Keystone Library. All the criteria were met, and the final design still incorporates the previous building.

Problems and Solutions

The most difficult part of this project was creating the library's exterior walls. This was because the exterior had a modern, intricate design with many slopes and slanted pieces. This part of the project took the longest but, in the end, turned out great.

Future Iterations

Shorter height (Taller made the building feel emptier)

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