Ed Alexander, when he taught at the University of Delaware, said that the ration should be 40% served space (galleries and other public spaces) to 60% servant space (bathrooms, offices, storage, etc.).  Today, I suppose, that would be a dream world.
Chuck Watkins
The Appalachian Cultural Museum

Christy Sinksen wrote:

> Hello listers:
>
> I recall that there exists an ideal ratio of gallery to storage space for
> museum building planning, but I have had trouble locating this figure in
> my references and in the list archives.  If anyone has this information at
> their fingertips, I would appreciate your sharing it with me.
>
> Many thanks for your help,
> Christy Sinksen
>
> Assistant Registrar
> Georgia Museum of Art
> University of Georgia
> 90 Carlton Street
> Athens, GA  30602-6719
> (706) 542-3244
> fax (706) 542-1051
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