Plans are being made to redesign the Media Center into a Student Center. A
Student Center is a place for students to be more comfortable. It has rooms to do
homework, a quiet section for reading, a place for class meetings and an area to
play games. These rooms could include tables, couches, beanbag chairs and comfy
chairs. As you know, the first step was a survey to get information from all of the
students. The next step is to give an opportunity for budding architects/interior
designers to create a plan. These plans will be reviewed by a committee, and the
creators of the best plan will work with the architects on the actual final design.
Below is a chart showing the uses identified through the survey in order of
importance and the first and second choice furniture for each area. This will give
you an idea of what you need to include and how to set it up. You do not need to
include all of the areas in the design, nor do you have to follow the survey results
exactly… these are the decisions you as the designer need to make. If you want
the actual survey results, you can get them in the office.
Use
Homework/Group
Quiet section
Games
Class meeting
Reading Area
First choice furniture
Tables
Couches
Bean Bags
Tables
Bean Bags
Second choice furniture
Comfy chairs
Bean Bags
Comfy chairs
Comfy chairs
Comfy chairs
Other recommended uses/ areas information
 “Maker space” – a space for kids to create (i.e. Robotics, Lego, etc.)
 “Research – this was one of the main uses of the current library (after
homework and reading)
 Charging stations – an area for students to charge and or use laptops or
ipads
 Movable furniture – tables and chairs that can move, allowing for greater
flexibility

The survey results indicated that calm but pretty colors were the most
recommended.
Here are the rules for the contest:
 You may work alone or with a partner.
 All designs are due to Mr. Winkelstein in the office by Feb. 9
 An outline of the library is available in the office and on line from the
Brookside School homepage
 Final submissions must include:
o Name(s)
o Grade(s)
o A diagram of the library. Each area must be labeled on the diagram.
Remember, you do not need to include all of the areas, and if you use
movable furniture, you can have an area with multiple uses
o Pictures (print from the internet) of your recommendations for:
 furniture,
 carpet color
 paint color
Pay attention to your color schemes. The carpet, paint and
furniture should coordinate.
 Neatness counts! The neater you are in coloring, lettering, and diagramming,
the more likely your design will make a good impression.