Andrew McDonald said there are ten factors plus one that important to note in the ideal library
interior: functional, adaptable, accessible, varied, interactive, conducive, environmentally suitable,
safe and secure, efficient, equipped with information technology, and the extra factor “the oomph’
or ‘wow’ (Letimer 2007). Adaptable is important for libraries to be able to change and adapt to
the changing times. While the factor ‘the oomph’ or with terms ‘wow’ means that the library not
only becomes an inspirational and fun room but it also gives spirit for the academic community. In
the end, the library has the function to not only as a place to lend a book and read it but can also
be a place to create an atmosphere ‘work-leisure-learning’. For it, interior design for the library is
important to note character from the user, such as age, gender, culture, and other (Majidah 2019).
2 METHOD
This paper analyzes the interior design of the Open Library at Telkom University (Openlib Tel-U) in
Bandung, West Java. The modern library is located at Telecommunications Street no.1, Sukapura,
Terusan Buah Batu, Bandung, and encompasses an area of 3200 m 2 with a total collection of
150,971 books and 95,891 titles. The vision of Openlib Tel-U is to become the leader of the
scientific center with world-class governance. The missions are active in knowledge acquisition,
knowledge management, and knowledge sharing, active in reading and writing improvement in the
community, and working together with institutions that have the same vision. The interior design
has a “green futuristic” concept and international standard.
The descriptive qualitative research method was used. The primary data was obtained by field
observation and interviews with the developer and respondents who are students. Secondary data
was obtained from printed as well as electronic (internet) literature. Printed literature includes reference books and newspapers while electronic literature involves websites, profile videos, Instagram,
blogs, social media, scientific journals, and online proceedings.
3 RESULT
3.1 Interior of Openlib Tel-U
The interior of Openlib Tel-U utilizes green futuristic and modern concepts. The interior layout is
split into three areas. The left side consists of a special collection room, a reading area, library
café, and discussion rooms. The right side is utilized for general book collections, a reading
area, discussion rooms, a mini theater, and a sit-down reading area. The middle area consists of
the circulation area and a reading area equipped with tables, chairs, and sofas, utilizing an open
area without any partitions. Several corners of the area are attractively designed with sofas and
bookshelves. The interior concept minimalizes the use of a partition, and only discussion rooms
have a glass partition. The application of colorful and bright colors on the wall provide fresh and
cheerful stimulation for the users.
3.2 Adaptable for Library interior
Being adaptable means being able to easily and quickly adjust, and be inconsistent and flexible.
Adaptable concepts can also mean something that is not monotonous. The nature of adaptability in
a room includes three components: expandability, convertibility, and versatility. Adaptable spaces
can accommodate expansion, change in function, and provide multifunctional space (Ballast 2007).
The adaptable concept in the Openlib Tel-U interior was applied with minimal implementation of a
massive wall so as to maximize the use of an open space concept. The impressions of an adaptable
concept and the feeling of friendliness can be experienced once entering the center area. A curved
partition gives a familiar but not rigid impression. The ability to change or expand in the future
as needs change was also considered. The computer area for internet browsing was restricted with
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interior: functional, adaptable, accessible, varied, interactive, conducive, environmentally suitable,
safe and secure, efficient, equipped with information technology, and the extra factor “the oomph’
or ‘wow’ (Letimer 2007). Adaptable is important for libraries to be able to change and adapt to
the changing times. While the factor ‘the oomph’ or with terms ‘wow’ means that the library not
only becomes an inspirational and fun room but it also gives spirit for the academic community. In
the end, the library has the function to not only as a place to lend a book and read it but can also
be a place to create an atmosphere ‘work-leisure-learning’. For it, interior design for the library is
important to note character from the user, such as age, gender, culture, and other (Majidah 2019).
2 METHOD
This paper analyzes the interior design of the Open Library at Telkom University (Openlib Tel-U) in
Bandung, West Java. The modern library is located at Telecommunications Street no.1, Sukapura,
Terusan Buah Batu, Bandung, and encompasses an area of 3200 m 2 with a total collection of
150,971 books and 95,891 titles. The vision of Openlib Tel-U is to become the leader of the
scientific center with world-class governance. The missions are active in knowledge acquisition,
knowledge management, and knowledge sharing, active in reading and writing improvement in the
community, and working together with institutions that have the same vision. The interior design
has a “green futuristic” concept and international standard.
The descriptive qualitative research method was used. The primary data was obtained by field
observation and interviews with the developer and respondents who are students. Secondary data
was obtained from printed as well as electronic (internet) literature. Printed literature includes reference books and newspapers while electronic literature involves websites, profile videos, Instagram,
blogs, social media, scientific journals, and online proceedings.
3 RESULT
3.1 Interior of Openlib Tel-U
The interior of Openlib Tel-U utilizes green futuristic and modern concepts. The interior layout is
split into three areas. The left side consists of a special collection room, a reading area, library
café, and discussion rooms. The right side is utilized for general book collections, a reading
area, discussion rooms, a mini theater, and a sit-down reading area. The middle area consists of
the circulation area and a reading area equipped with tables, chairs, and sofas, utilizing an open
area without any partitions. Several corners of the area are attractively designed with sofas and
bookshelves. The interior concept minimalizes the use of a partition, and only discussion rooms
have a glass partition. The application of colorful and bright colors on the wall provide fresh and
cheerful stimulation for the users.
3.2 Adaptable for Library interior
Being adaptable means being able to easily and quickly adjust, and be inconsistent and flexible.
Adaptable concepts can also mean something that is not monotonous. The nature of adaptability in
a room includes three components: expandability, convertibility, and versatility. Adaptable spaces
can accommodate expansion, change in function, and provide multifunctional space (Ballast 2007).
The adaptable concept in the Openlib Tel-U interior was applied with minimal implementation of a
massive wall so as to maximize the use of an open space concept. The impressions of an adaptable
concept and the feeling of friendliness can be experienced once entering the center area. A curved
partition gives a familiar but not rigid impression. The ability to change or expand in the future
as needs change was also considered. The computer area for internet browsing was restricted with
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