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for procurement by the using service, from commercial
extent practicable. Long-life materials such as stone, tiles,
firms.
woods, plastics, and vinyls should be selected to provide
attractive colors, textures and patterns which are rela-
tively easy and inexpensive to refurbish and can be kept
k. Careful attention must be given to all interior furnish-
fresh and up-to-date in appearance.
ings to insure that the type of furniture chosen conforms
to standards appropriate for the use they will receive.
Wallgraphics, while mainly decorative, may fre-
f.
Parts that receive the most wear should be replaceable,
quently incorporate useful information such as names,
and finishes should be able to sustain regular cleaning.
direction indicators, safety information, etc. When profes-
Colors, textures, sizes, proportions, and shapes are impor-
sionally done, they can be most effective in livening up
tant factors that should be considered. Furniture and
dead spaces and producing interest such as in large rooms
equipment must withstand loading conditions without
or circulation spaces.
damage, and edges and surfaces should be smooth and
rounded.
Signage requirements must be defined in terms of an
g.
overall signage system. Detailed requirements of the using
l. The proper spacing of equipment and adequate power
service must be coordinated at the local level. The system
supply is essential for the safe operation of the shops.
should assure maximum economy, ease of procurement
The maximum number of tools is governed by the amount
and installation, and standardization of application
of area required for safe operation. Islands of space
throughout the Arts and Crafts Center. It should also
around most power tools is essential for safety. These
inhibit vandalism but be flexible enough to enable the
requirements are identified in Chapter 3.
addition or deletion of information.
h. The C a t a l o g o f A r m y A r t s a n d C r a f t s P r o g r a m
Equipment contains
illustrations
and
specifications
for
equipment for the Army Arts and Crafts Program. Essen-
tial Facilities and Equipment for Program Operations,
Arts and Crafts Program, lists essential equipment and
budget prices. However, none of these sources cover all
program items and costs, and specifications should be ob-
tained from three major sources:
(1) Army schedules for government furnished standard
items as indicated by the various commands.
(2) Schedules from GSA and Federal Prison Industries.
(3) Commercial supply firms.
i.
Furniture is an integral part of the overall scheme,
and must be closely coordinated with the selection of
colors and finish materials for consistency in appearance
and quality. Detailed requirements are covered in Chapter
3, Functional Space Requirements. Items which will be
procured as part of the construction contract and those
which will be procured by others must both be specified.
Sources for selection and procurement of furnishings
j.
are Iisted in the GSA Federal Supply Schedules, the
Federal Prison Industries Schedule of Products and the
GSA Supply Catalog. Procurement by the using service
from these sources is mandatory when the items covered
meet technical requirements. For items not listed in the
mandatory sources above but which are part of the overall
Interior Design Elements
design scheme, appropriate guidance must be provided