The aim of this project was to redesign the first floor of the Strozier Library on Florida State University’s campus. The blocking diagram below shows the redesignated public and private zones with appropriate systems furniture. The solution accommodates individual and group work styles while considering acoustics.

          Hand rendering and minor photoshop skills were heavily utilized. Color scheme was also of great importance due to the lack of color in the original space. Individual research was conducted before the ideation and programming stages of the project to ensure that the final design would satisfy current user needs. The Person-Environment Theory was used in addition to the data. This principle physically manifested in biophilic elements to put users at ease, as well as utilizing existing elements to create a natural spatial flow.

          A unique feature of this library is the greenhouse study room. Based on the principle of biophilia, this space provides privacy and relaxation. It also satisfies a client desire for a space that encourages community interaction. Students can take care of their own plants here while studying for their classes. 

          The reception area was another space that the library had been lacking. Here, the columns were utilized to enhance grounding and wayfinding rather than inhibit them. A colored moss wall depicts the library’s new logo. This also makes the space's branding cohesive.