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The McCabe Digital Library at Swarthmore College supports a range of student-centered activities: a lounge, eating nook, kitchen, and flexible study and lecture space.
The lecture area is outfitted with several dozen Flip-Top tables that can be arranged for group work or as a lecture hall. In addition, the Flip-top tables can be stowed away to open up the space for other activities as needed. To further support student work, there are several mobile markerboards and a mobile storage partition where supplies are kept.
Cava Architects developed a wall panel system that allows the space to be partially or fully closed off from the rest of the library.
Milder Furniture developed an ADA height-adjustable lectern, especially for Swarthmore.
Client: New York Public Library
Architect: 1100 Architects
The Children’s Library and Discovery Center in Queens, New York, is a two story, 22,000 sq ft space that is part library, part discovery museum. Milder Office installed worktables and computer stations to suit individual and group pursuits.
Milder library shelving and book displays were customized to integrate whiteboard displays, pin surfaces, and benches as part of the interactive science displays.
The area includes our library display shelves, that are open to both sides, with (custom) integrated bench.
Library tables with built in power and data ports are installed throughout the library, as well as
book carousels, and periodical display stands (with built in storage).
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Client: University of Iowa
Architect: Steven Holl Architects
Milder Office furnished the study spaces in the much lauded School of Art & Art History Library designed by Steven Holl Architects. Reading rooms offer Milder Library Tables with overhead spot lighting, while private study areas are furnished with the Milder Library Carrels complete with lockable storage for students ‘camping out’ for much of the day. Carrel options include lighting, storage, and power and data ports. The height of the (three sided) partition can be modified to increase or decrease sight lines. The units can be used to partition the open space plan.
Milder Office also provided side tables for the lounge area that overlooks the surrounding pond and forest.
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Client: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Architect: Map Lab
The Department of Linguistics and Philosophy library is a small, practical space furnished with Milder Office Library Shelving and offering study and lounge spaces for reading and study. A clever mix of single and double sided shelving was used to partition the space.
Durability is especially important in high traffic installations such as libraries, our Library Shelving has full length aluminum pipes to protect edges and corners.
Reading nook with side table. A bridge connects two library shelves to serve as counters (custom).
Lockable storage keep rare books secure but accessible.
Double sided library shelving feature a back stop.
Circular tables are an invitation for gathering — suitable for classrooms, libraries, schools, cafes, and restaurants.
Basic tables come in any size or shape up to
45” Dia. Larger sizes are available with a split top.
Tops are supported by three-inch aprons on all sides with a clearance below is 25”. We specify a range of power/data modules, monitor mounts, and cable management solutions.
Tops and aprons from 3/4” birch plywood.
Choice of Transparent film or UV lacquer finish,
HPL or FORBO desktop linoleum overlays. Legs from 1 3/8” Ø aluminum tubing, brushed, and anodized finish.
Tables are available on levelers or 4” Ø casters with
foot brakes.
Client: New York City Department of Education Architect: HMA2
The Boaz R. Weinstein Library renovation, headed by architects HMA2 provided a much upgraded library space to the Stuyvesant community. The library offers a unique study spaces for the students, including a communal study area, computer research area, lecture space and lounge. Milder Office designed a bench with a shelf behind the backrest to accommodate students’ books and bags. The benches are easily moved to support a range of activities and events at the library.
Milder Office furniture for the project includes upright lecture tables, standing height computer stations, bookcases, work tables, and cafe tables.
HMA2 specified Marmoleum laminate throughout.
