Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Brons in Binneruimte- en Uitstallingsontwerp Competition Category.

BronsInterieur· 2026

Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek

Color Craze is 'n biblioteekinterieur vir 'n laerskool. Die ontwerp behels die opknapping van 'n ou biblioteek en beslaan 1 600 vierkante voet. Onreëlmatige boekrakke, ingeboude glybane, kleurtema-areas en interaktiewe mure vorm die ruimte. Leerders haal boeke met behulp van die glybane en teken op graffiti-mure. Kleurgekodeerde sones dui stemming en funksie aan, terwyl deurlopende beligting en onreëlmatige vorms beweging rig. Die uitleg is beplan met rekenaargesteunde ontwerphulpmiddels en kleursielkunde, en die meubels en beligting volg ergonomiese beginsels. Die doel is om belangstelling in lees te verhoog.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Brons

Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Color Craze Laerskoolbiblioteek bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a renovation plan for an old library that turns a static reading space into an immersive, engaging environment. Its unique features include irregular bookshelves, built-in slides, color-themed areas, and interactive walls, offering students a playful, flexible, and user-centered reading experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1,600 square feet
Tags: Colorful library design, student-centered space, educational renovation, interactive reading environment, irregular furniture, ambient lighting, creative bookshelf design, school interior upgrade, playful learning space, youth reading engagement
Production Technology: We applied participatory design methods—observing student behavior, surveying preferences, and simulating furniture use. Spatial layout was optimized with CAD tools and color psychology theory, while ergonomic principles were applied to the furniture and lighting design for comfort and usability.
Design Challenge: The main challenges were balancing fun with function and adapting non-traditional furniture forms to building safety codes. Space constraints and fixed structural elements required inventive layout solutions. Sourcing safe, durable materials in bright colors was another hurdle. We overcame these through close coordination with engineers and iterative prototyping.
Research: We conducted behavioral observation and surveys targeting students aged 7–12. The objective was to understand spatial and emotional barriers to reading. Data was collected through interviews, usage logs, and mood mapping. Results showed a clear link between colorful, playful environments and increased time spent reading. The research informed our design, leading to a space that promotes learning and social interaction.
Inspiration: We were inspired by the low reading engagement among students. The outdated and dull library environment failed to spark curiosity. Our motivation was to create a space that feels vibrant and playful—one that stimulates interest in reading through color, creativity, and interaction.
Project Duration: The project started in October 2023 at SRJK(C) Chung Hwa 3 in Penang, Malaysia. From initial design to construction and implementation, the entire renovation was completed by March 2024, when the new library officially opened.
Operation Flow: The library allows for flexible interaction: students retrieve books using slides, write or draw on graffiti walls, and gather in color-coded zones that signal mood and function. Seamless lighting and irregular forms support intuitive movement and help users feel immersed, engaged, and welcome.