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Color Craze Knihovna základní školy by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Knihovna základní školy by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Interiér Competition Category.


BronzInteriér· 2026

Color Craze Knihovna základní školy

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Interiér Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Knihovna základní školy

Color Craze je interiér knihovny pro základní školu. Návrh renovuje starou knihovnu a pokrývá plochu 1 600 čtverečních stop (téměř 150 m²). Prostor utvářejí nepravidelné knihovní regály, vestavěné skluzavky, barevně tematické zóny a interaktivní stěny. Žáci si vyzvedávají knihy pomocí skluzavek a kreslí na graffiti stěny. Barevně odlišené zóny signalizují náladu a funkci, zatímco kontinuální osvětlení a nepravidelné formy usměrňují pohyb. Dispozice byla navržena pomocí nástrojů počítačem podporovaného navrhování a psychologie barev, přičemž nábytek a osvětlení respektují ergonomické zásady. Cílem je zvýšit zájem o čtení.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Color Craze Knihovna základní školy je vítězem Bronzové ceny A' Design Award, vysoce prestižního uznání udělovaného vynikajícím designům, které se vyznačují kreativitou, vynalézavostí a bystrostí. Bronzoví vítězové jsou hojně zručné a nápadně kreativní artefakty, které dosvědčují rozsáhlé zkušenosti, představivost a vynalézavost svých designérů. Očekává se, že Color Craze Knihovna základní školy bude vysoce ceněným, obdivovaným a milovaným předmětem, pozoruhodně profesionálním a inovativním. Tento design, který získal Bronzovou cenu A' Design Award, zahrnuje osvědčené postupy v umění, vědě, designu a technologiích a vyniká pozorností k detailu. Color Craze Knihovna základní školy nádherně uspokojuje potřeby, dotýká se tužeb, okouzluje city a oslovuje zvědavost.

Behind the Design

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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.

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