The Kohler Art Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the primary resource for materials and information regarding the visual arts of painting, drawing, design, architecture, photography, fashion, sculpture, graphic arts, and decorative arts. Though it is located in the same building as the Chazen Museum of Art and the Department of Art History, increasing its visibility to the community as well as its connection to the art endeavors on campus was beneficial. This library also houses one of the largest special collections of artists’ books in a public library in North America. To feature these books in the new design, considerations were made to ensure their protection. It was also essential to provide a range of zones supplied with the latest technologies to meet the needs of UW students, faculty, and the general public. These zones included individual and group work spaces, open conversation arrangements, flexible conference rooms, and several staff offices. A final goal was to create a feature display option element for rotating exhibits assembled by the staff. This design update needed to meet these needs within an environment that welcomed, delighted, and inspired.
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