[Publib] Architects with bad ideas

[Sue Kamm]

The last thing you need is some architect with awards up the wazoo for designing buildings.  Before you hire an architect, visit some of the buildings s/he has designed and talk to the front-line staff who work there daily.  

A library (or any other building, for that matter) should not shriek: "Look at me! Aren't I gorgeous?"

Your friendly neighborhood CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor at Large, 
Sue Kamm
Email: suekamm[at]mindspring.com
Inglewood/Los Angeles, CA
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Su Epstein 
To: PUBLIB
Sent: 10/22/2007 4:11:33 PM 
Subject: [Publib] Architects with bad ideas


The recent ramp issue, has prompted me to write…
 
We are at the very early stages of building planning.  Our town selectmen believe that if the architects have a “library specialty”  they are the experts and know all about how to create a library.  The last such ‘expert’ I dealt with, suggested putting a spiral stair case in the middle of a k-12 school library as the ONLY access to the school’s gym…  The drawn picture with stationary students drawn in, DID look pretty.
 
I do not believe ~my~ experience unique an my selectman’s accurate.  So… if you have a related horror story and want to write me off list… I’m going to start assembling them.  Names and libraries will be withheld upon request.
 
Thanks!
Su
Write me at:   sepstein at columbiactlibrary.org
 
Su Epstein, Ph.D.
Library Director
Saxton B. Little Free Library
Columbia, CT 06237
 
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