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    This document provides a problem statement for designing a community library to make education more accessible. The library should be optimized for 50 users within 200 square meters and include both traditional and digital reading materials. It should serve as a centralized space for learning, public interactions, and community development. The design needs to maximize space for books, encourage self-learning and community, incorporate nature, and stimulate innovative learning activities while being affordable, easy to maintain, and sustainable.

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    COMMUNITY LIBRARY

    I NTRODUCTION

    As the world is continuously transforming and expanding, the amount of data and
    information created every day is also increasing constantly. Human intellect today is
    expected to evolve at the same rate as our world to continue our journey into the future.
    Despite all the information, reading and self-learning remain the most powerful tools
    available to mankind to consume knowledge. Learning bolsters awareness, exposure and
    productivity, which in turn results into development.

    Despite its importance, education is still inaccessible to many communities in remote


    locations around the world. Self-learning, especially through reading, is crucial for the
    society’s development. It is necessary to have places promoting education and self-learning
    to educate the local population within the closest proximity. It will make them accessible to
    gainful employment opportunities in their home towns and will thereby avoid the need for
    migration elsewhere.

    “EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE
    WORLD” NELSON MANDELA POLITICAL LEADER, PHILANTHROPIST AND FORMER PRESIDENT
    OF SOUTH AFRICA

    O PPORTUNITY
    Books are considered to be the torchbearers for knowledge, helping mankind develop its
    intellect and create a world that is constantly developing. With an aim to make education
    more accessible, we have transformed books to digital, audio and visual formats. Despite all
    these efforts, books in any format are still inaccessible to various communities across our
    planet. It is now utterly important to focus on this lack of accessibility and prioritize towards
    creating a source of knowledge to isolated communities.

    Libraries as an educational incubator is a space that not only sheds light on conventional
    means of knowledge but also encourages its users to interact, share ideas and grow together.
    Rather than accepting urban migration as a given, a library can be designed with an aim to
    restore dignity and induce development. Can we rethink a library of the 21st-century public
    space where knowledge is not limited to books? Can we ignite the new age movement of
    learning?

    “A ROOM WITHOUT BOOKS IS LIKE A BODY WITHOUT A SOUL.” MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO
    ROMAN STATESMAN AND PHILOSOPHER
    T HE P ROBLEM
    Design a Community Library optimized for 50 users with engaging multifunctional spaces
    for all ages and spatial experience. The Community Library would be equipped with
    traditional reading material along with modern formats like e-books, audiobooks,
    audiovisual books etc. The space would be designed as a centralized think tank for the
    local communities with a focus on public interactions and community development.

    Consider affordability and optimum use of space while designing. The designed space
    should be augmented to hold a maximum number of books in a limited space. The structure
    should not exceed 200 sq.mt of built-up area. The proposed design should also be easy to
    maintain.

    The proposal should be iconic, inviting, and creating a statement of its own on the chosen
    site. The proposed design should have contact between humans and nature. The designed
    spaces should be innovative, encourage self-learning as well as strengthen the communal
    spirit. Energy saving and sustainability should be given a thought. The space designed should
    not be limited to the standard activities viz. reading and self-learning space, sanitation space,
    administration, reception or information desk. The design should provoke innovative
    activities that stimulate and accelerate learning.

    K EY W ORDS

    EDUCATION
    INNOVATION
    THINK TANK
    COMMUNITY
    SELF-LEARNING
    KNOWLEDGE
    DESIGN
    READING

    OPPORTUNITY
    SOCIAL
    USER-CENTRIC

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