Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tambaga in Desain Ruang Interior na Pameran Competition Category.

TambagaInterior· 2026

Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award Tambaga Winner in Interior Category

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Colors

The Design

About Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar

Color Craze iyanaritu tata ruang lalengna puskataka untu' sikola dasar. Desain-é napabbarui puskataka malaunna sibawa nasampoi 1.600 kaki persegi. Lémari kitta' dé' nabiasa bentu'na, seluncuran ripasang lalempola, wanuwa mattema' warna sibawa renring interaktif iya mébbui ruang-éro. Ana' sikolaé malai kitta' sibawa napaké seluncuran-éro sibawa maggambara' ri renring grafiti. Zona iya risussu' warnana mabbéré tanra rasa sibawa fungsi, na lampu iya matterru' sibawa bentu' dé' nabiasa nasulléi laona tau. Tata leta'na rirancana sibawa alat desain iya nabantu komputere' sibawa psikologi warna, na perabotang sibawa lampu-é maccowé ri prinsip ergonomis. Akkattana iyanaritu napédécéngi élo' mabbaca.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tambaga

Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Tambaga, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain luar biasa iya riissengngi nasaba kreativitas, kecerdikan sibawa ketajaman. Pakoro Tambaga iyanaritu artefak iya terampil sibawa mappabbura kreatif iya mappabbentuk pengalaman iya maega, imajinasi sibawa kecerdikan tau mabbuat. Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar ripakkirangngi mancaji objek iya ripakalebbi, ripuji sibawa rirennu, profesional sibawa inovatif. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Tambaga iyae mappasilaong praktik tepat ri seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi sibawa makessing nasaba perhatiannna ri detail. Color Craze Puskataka Sikola Dasar mappabbura kebutuhan makessing, mappakkela keinginan, mappabbentuk perasaan sibawa mappabbura rasa penasaran.

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.