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<\/a> <\/p>\nWell, the workmen have been beavering away over the past couple of \u00a0weeks, removing all the old furniture and\u00a0building in\u00a0the data and network frameworks.<\/p>\n The picture below shows the placement of original carrels round supporting pillars, with mahogany coloured wood cladding.\u00a0The new-look centre will still feature similar carrels, but without the second shelving layer, more suited to modern computer monitors and certainly more ergonomic for its users. I believe the general mahogany wood colouring will be preserved (the building is listed and some internal features need to remain the same).<\/p>\n The\u00a0image above is an example of building to incorporate new data and power connections. The new octagonal\u00a0 desks will surround this allowing for seven computer work positions and a free work area, divided by fogged Perspex to allow a degree of privacy during self-study.<\/p>\n A current\u00a0plan for the proposed centre, showing a newly-positioned reception area and entry barriers, is found below.<\/p>\n We plan to have large wall mounted television screens for signage and digital video display, using our recently installed Planet DV IPTV system.<\/p>\n More updates to follow!<\/p>\n Just before the\u00a0work began on the refurbishment, I had an opportunity to take some photos of a deserted Language Resource Centre, with very forlorn looking work carrels. Well, the workmen have been beavering away over the past couple of \u00a0weeks, … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"