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block 37: new media center program |
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| 30-35% | diagrams new media center |
| space description: 001 |
| one of the main foci of the new media center comprises of a large volume for public interaction with the latest and developing media technologies - visitors will engage in a hands-on educational experience - displays will vary in length theme and size |
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| space description: 002 |
| an archive of both digital and physical information pertaining to digital cultural and technology will be housed here creating an icon for the media center - employees will be working to develop and expand the center's digital database - information will be available to the public via cd-rom dvd print media and intranet - materials may be checked out for personal use - if materials cannot be checked out they may be viewed or utilized in available study space within this space |
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controlable entry - physical archive - workers space for archive compilers - study/viewing area - mainframe system for archive approximate size: 50 000 sf inspiration: http://www.adcritic.com/ http://www.imdb.com/ The Virtual Guggenheim |
| space description: 003 |
| part of the new media center will be devoted for research and development in new media technologies - students will collaborate with hired staff on various projects - developments may be displayed or exhibited in space 01 or space 26 |
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mainframe computer space individual workstations visualization lab granted studio research space controlled entry approximate size: 40 000 sf inspiration: http://www.evl.uic.edu/EVL/index.html http://www.media.mit.edu/Information/ |
| space description: 004 |
| a digital playground for all ages - non-traditional high-tech arcade - games vary in size from personal use to large games that involve several participants competing and interacting with one another - games may occupy several hundred square feet |
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controllable entry for fee approximate size: 35 000 sf inspiration: http://www.disneyquest.com |
| space description: 005 |
| a place to get a cup of coffee and a byte to eat in downtown at anytime of the day - a large portion of the seating area offers internet access through individual terminals - seating is available for groups as well as individuals - space should accommodate both a social environment and a more removed private situation |
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coffee bar with register computer terminals individual group seating small kitchen facilities approximate size: 10 000 sf inspiration: cafés |
| space description: 006 |
| space for software courses open to the public and possibly led by the media center or software manufacturers - course subjects range from word processing / graphics programs / cad to web development - group size will be approximately 30 people per session - space will be used in association with block 37 |
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3-5 learning areas with 30 computers each common waiting area approximate size: 7 500 sf inspiration: questionable examples |
| space description: 007 |
| a digital kinkos / output center - customers may use computers for scanning and printing files - high-end output devices including large format plotters copiers and scanners are available through customer service - service is available for large orders |
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public zone employee only zone approximate size: 6 000 sf inspiration: http://www4.kinkos.com/ |
| space description: 008 |
| area reserved for administrative duties of both the new media center and performance spaces - employees will be working on exhibitions performances course scheduling financing and special events - a public information desk / reception needs to be provided ... most likely at main entrance level |
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approximate size: 10 000 sf inspiration: innovative space planning methods |