Connecting Theory and Practice: The ISpace at ODU
02.18.17Working with Dr. George Fowler, the University Librarian at Old Dominion University, we've had the opportunity to co-create a spatial typology that expresses the essence of the library at public research universities.
VMDO Attends Library Journal Design Institute Fall 2016
11.05.16VMDO recently attended Library Journal’s Fall Design Institute in Charleston, South Carolina.
21st Century Academic Libraries – Balancing Content and Space
10.06.16Academic libraries are applying an innovative approach to knowledge creation, curation, and sharing that places the user front and center.
Academic Library Design
07.08.16Today’s academic library is undergoing a transformation in how it responds to the multifaceted needs and expectations of various user groups. With the waning reliance on physical resources and the parallel advances in technological innovation, the library of tomorrow must devote a far greater share of its space to users seeking comfortable, flexible environments that can host a range of scholarly activities.
Liberty Library + Academic Commons
11.10.14VMDO was hired to design a world-class library that would provide service for a university undergoing a major campus transformation and explosive growth. A key requirement was the ability to anticipate the future demand for growth in collections and to create flexible learning spaces that would inspire and engage our residential and online students.