프랑스 미디어테크 공간적 특성에 관한 연구

The research made a study of the spatial characteristics of médiathèques based on the twelve case studies of the BMVRs constructed with the financial support of the government since 1992 in France. The médiathèque is the community center for local residents to collect information, to have relationship with others and to shape public opinions. Thus it should have easy accessibility, liberal flow plan and the diversity of the newest information. The architectural elements to offer these faculties are summarized as follows. Firstly, the médiathèque as the public facility should have the easy flow plan and the high recognition for visitors. Second, it should be the efficient space for both managers and visitors. thus, it should not need more managers or have the difficulty to move. Third, it should be planed to support the change of the form of information and the needs of the visitors. It, therefore, should have the wide space with no wall and divide the space by movable furnitures. Lastly, it should be the space with the natural light, and it does not need the special artificial lights like museums. It is considered that the planning of the médiathèque should be from the four principles. Additionally, the program of the Médiathèque should reflect the each local traits.