Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Bronze in Innenraumdesign Competition Category.
BronzeInnenraum· 2026
Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek
by Cosmo Chuah
Client: Lab Two Design
A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Innenraum Category
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About Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek
Color Craze ist eine Bibliotheksgestaltung für eine Grundschule. Der Entwurf saniert eine alte Bibliothek und umfasst eine Fläche von 1.600 Quadratfuß. Unregelmäßig geformte Bücherregale, integrierte Rutschen, farblich thematisierte Bereiche und interaktive Wände prägen den Raum. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler holen sich Bücher über die Rutschen und zeichnen an Graffiti-Wänden. Farblich codierte Zonen signalisieren Stimmung und Funktion, während eine durchlaufende Beleuchtung und unregelmäßige Formen die Bewegung lenken. Die Raumaufteilung wurde mit computergestützten Entwurfswerkzeugen und Erkenntnissen der Farbpsychologie geplant; Möbel und Beleuchtung folgen ergonomischen Prinzipien. Ziel ist es, die Freude am Lesen zu steigern.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Bronze
Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Color Craze Grundschulbibliothek befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.
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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