study carrel

small library desk

A study carrel is a small enclosed or semi-enclosed workspace in a library, designed for individual study.

Carrels typically have high sides or partitions to minimize distractions and provide privacy: She reserved a study carrel in the stacks for her dissertation research.

Some carrels can be assigned to graduate students or faculty for extended periods.

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lamp · quiet · books · wooden · private · reserved seat · nook · reading · concentration · isolation · university · library card · alcove · workspace · solitude · fluorescent · cramped · notes

Opposites
social configuration

study carrelgroup study room

Enclosed space for collaborative learning

open floor plan · communal table · conference room · discussion room · common room

activity purpose

study carrelgame room

Indoor leisure space

recreation room · playground · dance floor · entertainment center · sports arena

enclosure vs. openness

study carrelopen floor plan

Interior without dividing walls

communal table · park bench · plaza · lawn

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G