Glass walled multi-story bookstack tower with custom library bracket framing shelves

glass walled multi story bookstack towerSomewhere on the campus grounds of a top-notch university sits a library that is the epitome of innovation, beauty and charm. Within its interior walls stands a unique glass walled multi-story bookstack tower with custom library bracket framing shelves. It is positively striking to look at and surely stands as a real conversation piece around campus and beyond. Read more articles about cantilever library shelving bookstack shelves.

Renovation was catalyst for creating striking library storage

How exactly the glass walled multi-story bookstack tower with custom library bracket framing shelves came to reside there all hinged on a multi-million dollar renovation. It was the catalyst that lead to the creation of the one-of-kind storage solution. From the onset of the restoration project, the main objective was made clear. The university was steadfastly aiming to preserve the richness of the historic site, while also adding contemporary and technological features. From there, the expertise of storage specialists and the chief architect was called upon to ensure the university accomplished just what they wanted.

Custom library bracket framing shelves contribute to design

custom library bracket framing shelvesAt the center of it all was to be the glass walled multi-story bookstack tower with custom library bracket framing shelves. Getting from where they were to just where they wanted to be, didn’t come without its fair share of challenges, however. The removal of existing cantilever frames was not at all possible, since they stood as a structural part of the building. Custom shelves were specifically designed for the frames in response. Also compounding the situation was the fact that most of the frames were of varying widths. Each shelf had to be specifically engineered to ensure accuracy when it came to size.

For the sake of emphasizing the glass wall and highlighting the book collections in all of their stately glory, the architect also wished to avoid normal closed-off cantilever end brackets. A solution in the form of a sleek, strap-like bracket was presented in response. It was positioned at the end of each book shelf. In addition to exceeding the expectations of the architect, it also contributed to the overall design of the library.

Contact us for glass walled multi-story bookstack tower

Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services of the glass walled multi-story bookstack tower with custom library bracket framing shelves. Free consultations are available to determine you and your business’s exact needs before the design process begins. To learn more or to speak with a storage specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.

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