Materials Resource Lab

Welcome to the Materials Resource Lab

The Materials Resource Lab provides physical samples of interior design and architectural products and finishes for you to use on projects in the Interior Design curriculum and other programs in the college. 

As a starting point for hands-on material selection, the Materials Resource Lab provides a creative, open access environment for you to explore materials that range from commercial and residential upholstery fabric swatches to paint chips, wood finishes and solid surfaces.  For more information see our Materials Resources Lab page on the Interior Design Materials research guide.

Visit

The Materials Resource Lab is located along the northwest wall of the 6th floor in the Gladys Marcus Library at the Goodman Center. You can access the Materials Resource Lab by using the central staircase in the Library. Check  the FIT Library hours page for available times the 6th floor is open for you to explore. The Materials Resource Lab is formerly known as the Interior Design Materials Lab (IDMLab).

Student aides and library staff are on hand at different times of the week to help you with borrowing materials; however, there are currently no set hours. In the event that an aide is not available, please contact Matthew Michaels in the Gladys Marcus Library at (212) 217-4395 for any questions about accessing the collection. 

For Faculty

» Materials Resource Lab Visit Request - Faculty may reserve a time for their class to visit the lab that does not require librarian support.
» Instruction Sessions or Tour Request - Faculty may request a lab visit with librarian support.