Tricolore shelving forms part of a stunning new furniture series for children. The shelving is connected and available in two basic designs: level or tilted metal shelves that can be used in a variety of combinations. Complimenting the shelving are fun browser tables and chairs. All are available in three vibrant colors – orange, pistachio green and lavender blue. All furniture is finished in an application called “soft coating.”

Design: Camilla Wessman http://www.camillawessman.com/

Project:  Lehigh Valley Hospital Library – Allentown, PA

BCI Dealer:  Longo Associates http://www.longolibraries.com/

Origin of photos:  Longo Associates – Marketing Department (2009)

Project:  Bogert Elementary School – Upper Saddle River, NJ

BCI Dealer:  Longo Associates http://www.longolibraries.com/

BCI Product:  Concertina Desk System, Metis Shelving

Origin of photos: Longo Associates – Marketing Department (2006)

Project: North Haven High School Media Center – North Haven, CT

Architect: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc. http://www.kba-architects.com/

Furniture Selection: Herbert S. Newman & Partners http://www.hsnparch.com/

BCI Dealer:  Longo Associates http://www.longolibraries.com/

When the students arrived at their new 245,000 sq ft school in September of 2005, they found an environment not typical of the average high school. Their new building was a study in sustainable design with features including a rooftop garden over the first-floor cafeteria and extensive natural lighting.

The second floor Media Center was no different. With windows lining the entrance corridor looking out over the well manicured garden on one side and an accessible patio on the other, it was important that the furnishings did not overpower this bright, open space.

Longo provided a simple wood and steel shelving system with a step down configuration allowing clear sight lines from all areas of the library. The clean and simple lines of the shelving offered the perfect backdrop to the computer stations with their perforated steel side screens. The progressive design of computer stations helped to make technology a focal point of room.

Origin of article: Longo Associates-Marketing Department (2006)

Location:   Denmark

BCI Product:   Classic Steel Shelving (60/30)

The Kolding Public Library is one of the most modern in Denmark – and clearly shows the way ahead for the libraries of tomorrow as it is a combination of meeting place, cultural center, and a hub for new media.

Project:            Teaneck High School Media Center – Teaneck, NJ

Architect:          DMR Architects – Hasbrouck Heights, NJ  http://www.dmrarchitects.com/  

BCI Dealer:      Longo Associates http://www.longolibraries.com/

Constructed in the early 1920’s, the three-story brick masonry building approximately 228,000 sq ft needed a comprehensive renovation to meet the district’s educational goals for the 21st Century. The school’s existing educational programs, as well as physical space requirements, were no longer in compliance with the district’s educational goals. The primary challenge of this project was the need to develop a phasing plan that would allow comprehensive renovation throughout the school with minimal interruption to school activities.

Working in close collaboration with the district and DMR, Longo conducted an extensive space utilization and programming study of the existing library. Based on the result of this study, Longo developed a short-term construction plan which included the complete interior renovation consisting of rearranging existing office walls, new lighting, and carpeting and an entirely new furniture layout.

Next Longo began the process of selecting new furniture for the Library. The district and DMR wanted to find the perfect blend of contemporary designs with a flare toward high-tech without giving up any functionality. Longo responded by providing a perfect blend of custom furnishings and standard products. By mixing a variety of manufacturers and materials such as frosted glass, warm maple wood and the high tech look of perforated steel the result was a complete success!

Origin of article: Longo Associates-Marketing Department (2007)

CT State Contract Info:  http://www.das.state.ct.us/Purchase/Vendor_Detail.asp?FID=33226

Our BCI dealer (Longo Associates) has successfully completed a number of high profile projects (Fairfield Public Library, Darien High School Media Center/Library, North Haven Media Center/Library) in Connecticut. Longo is credited with having assisted on these projects in the areas of space planning, library furniture selection, and installation.

For those interested in receiving a BCI/Eurobib library furniture quotation in accordance to Connecticut State Contract guidelines, please call Longo at (800) 635-6646 or email info@longinc.com with your request.