Structure and Architectural Planning at the University Library of Rostock - A new Subject Library for the Physical, Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Peter Hoffmann Universitätsbibliothek Rostock Mette Kynne Frandsen Henning Larsens Tegnestue A/S, Copenhagen 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 1
Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea Map of Germany 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 2
Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea Copenhagen Rostock Hamburg Szczecin Berlin 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 3
Rostock - old Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea From the air 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 4
University - foundet in 1419 Oldest university in Northern Europe 12.000 students Education in about 50 subject areas First technical department at a German university (1951) Main building 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 5
University - foundet in 1419 Eight faculty departments: Philosophy Theology Physical Sciences Engineering Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Economic and Social Sciences Law Medicine Main building 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 6
University Library - foundet in 1569 Holdings of about 2,2 million volumes Approx. 220.000 rare books Special Collections: manuscripts incunabula musical scores maps graphics, etc. 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 7
University Library - foundet in 1569 Library locations: 38 branch libraries are dispersed over the entire city most of the occupied buildings and spaces do not meet the library s demands Up to distance 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 11
University Library - the FUTURE Future locations: Subject library for: Humanities Physical, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Social Science, Law Medicine 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 12
University Library - the FUTURE Future locations: Subject libraries for: Humanities Physical, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Library center Economics, Social Science, Law 2,5 km distance New building Medicine 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 13
Planning of the Subject Library April 1999, the initial consultation for the design of the space program November 1999, confirmation of the space program December 1999, invitation for Europewide architect competition (about 200 applications) March 2000, the submission of 25 competition papers 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 14
Planning of the Subject Library 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 15
Planning of the Subject Library July 2000, conclusion of the initial planning December 2000, completion of the planning for confirmation of budget Summer 2001, the old refectory torn down 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 16
Planning of the Subject Library Summer 2001, excavation for the new building October 2001, completion of the plan of execution November 2001, the launching of the search for contractors 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 17
Planning of the Subject Library March 2002 April 8, 2002, beginning of construction 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 18
Layout plan 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 19
Model photograph 1 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 20
Model photograph 2 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 21
Model photograph 3 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 22
Model photograph 4 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 23
Model photograph 5 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 24
Planning of the Subject Library Basic functional requirements: The library as a center for communication and multimedia learning Transparent library functionality High transparency in the visual dimensions High flexibility in the use of space 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 25
Planning of the Subject Library Basic functional requirements: Structural computer networking of all reading desks Extensive open shelving for the collections Predominately open compact storage Clear orientation possibilities in the building Several group study rooms for users 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 26
MAIN FLOOR Automatic door 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 27
MAIN FLOOR PC-stand-up work stations 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 28
MAIN FLOOR Break area 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 29
MAIN FLOOR Lockers for bags and coats 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 30
MAIN FLOOR Instruction room Lecture room 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 31
MAIN FLOOR Main counter 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 32
MAIN FLOOR Textbook collection 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 33
MAIN FLOOR Bibliographical information works 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 34
MAIN FLOOR OPAC work stations 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 35
MAIN FLOOR Multi-media work stations 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 36
MAIN FLOOR Counter for audiovisual materials and digital media 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 37
MAIN FLOOR Group work room for media work 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 38
MAIN FLOOR Circulation and interlibrary loan 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 39
MAIN FLOOR IT Department 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 40
BASEMENT Center for patent information with the standards center 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 41
BASEMENT Bookstacks (compact shelving, ~ 380,000 vol.) 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 42
BASEMENT Delivery and the shipment of books 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 43
1. story Information Desk 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 44
1. story Open shelves 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 45
1. story Group work rooms 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 46
1. story Reading desks 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 47
1. story Open bookstacks (compact shelving) 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 48
1. story Staff for electronic information services 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 49
2. story Terrace for the users 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 50
2. story Subject specialists 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 51
3. story Technical services 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 52
3. story Group work rooms 15 single carrels 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 53
3. story Administration 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 54
some figures Total capacity of shelving in open access shelving in closed acces stack (compact shelving) in open access stacks (compact shelving) 960,000 vol. 400,000 vol. 380,000 vol. 180,000 vol. Number of reader seats 422 Total gross floor area 12,377 m 2 Total costs 23,600,000 EUR 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 55
Rostock and environs 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 56
Information & contact www.uni-rostock.de/ub/ub_pro_neubau.htm peter.hoffmann@ub.uni-rostock.de 10th Seminar of the LIBER Architecture Group, Leipzig, March 19-23, 2002 57