Campus Analysis: Kzoo Library

1. I observed Upton Library 3rd floor in Kalamazoo College. The purpose of the library is to provide a public space for K students and everyone to do work, study and research. I made my observations on Sunday afternoon.
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a. The area is rather big. When you first walk up the beautiful stairs made with glass holders you see sofas and tables with chairs in front of you. The bathrooms and classrooms are located in the front as well. Behind the stairs are computers, and desks. The color of the library is mostly brown, because the wooden shelves are everywhere in the third floor.
b. Seating is very available. Library closes at 2am. Wooden chairs, sofas (group work), Computer chairs, and metal chairs for classrooms.
c. There are moderate amount of people. The 3rd is about 2/3 full of people but there are always room in the library because the 3rd floor has the least people out of all the three floors.
d. The floors are carpeted in zigzag lines on dark brown, orange and blue.
e. The sound level overall is quiet. Each area has different level of quietness. For example, the computer areas are the most nosiness because people type and they interact the most.
f. The material is mainly made of wood. ex: shelves and tables are wood.

3. The library projects a comfortable and spacious workable space with very few distractions. It is very spacious. There are more girls than boys in the third floor. The chairs all have a back seat and are all movable. There are a comfort distance for sitting. There is a idea of usefulness for everybody because there are water fountain, elevator and bathroom for the handicap. Also, the location of the library is very centered other other buildings and it's near the road. The library is very easy to spot.
4. People interact by whispering in the computer area. Quiet conversations in the tables.
5. I find it interesting that each area has different level of quietness and others are for different functions (reading, typing, and writing). For example, the areas near the window are more secluded and quiet.