Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Chav Sab Hauv thiab Kev Nthuav Qhia Competition Category.

ToojSab Hauv· 2025

Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv

by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan

Client: MisoSoupDesign

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Sab Hauv Category

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The Design

About Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv

Ripple of Knowledge yog ib qhov chaw cia ntawv hauv tsev kawm ntawv nyob hauv Taipei City. Lub tswv yim ntawm cov nthwv dej yog lub ntsiab tseem ceeb ntawm txoj kev tsim qauv no. Cov khoom cim nkhaus ua kom paub tseeb txog cov cheeb chaws sib txawv, thaum cov thawv qis ua haujlwm ua qhov chaw khaws khoom, chaw zaum thiab kev cais qhov chaw, ua kom qhov chaw qhib thiab pom tau tas mus li. Cov thawv khoom nkhaus thiab cov teeb ci nrhwv ua kev coj mus los. Lub rooj nkhaus tig ncaj rau lub qhov rooj tseem ceeb nyob nruab nrab, xwv tus neeg saib xyuas tsev cia ntawv thiaj saib tau txhua qhov chaw. Ib ceg kaum uas muaj cov txee ntawv nkhaus ntev, lub tshuab yees duab thiab lub npog yeeb yaj kiab ua ib lub rooj kawm thiab ua kev ua haujlwm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Ripple of Knowledge Kev Tsim Qauv Sab Hauv Tsev Cia Ntawv ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The library is an essential space for sparking children's curiosity and enriching their imagination. Here, children absorb knowledge through reading, embarking on an infinite journey of thought and discovery. As times evolve, modern school libraries are no longer just repositories for books; they have transformed into dynamic spaces for creativity and diverse learning experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1.Work Area:
The curved counter is positioned directly opposite the main entrance and located centrally within the overall space. This setup allows the librarian to oversee all areas of the library effectively, ensuring smooth management and flexibility.
Stage Area:
The library’s corner is transformed into a stage area by using long curved bookshelves along with a projector and screen. This arrangement not only makes the library more versatile but also serves as a space for teaching and events, enhancing its role as a dynamic learning environment.
Information Area:
Tablets are provided for students to access library catalogs. These devices also serve as supplementary teaching tools during class, integrating technology into the learning process.
Tags: Library, Renovation, School Interior
Production Technology: The space is constructed with pre-fabricated shelf at the factory and finished with on-site carpentry.
Design Challenge: We envision the Ripple of Knowledge not only as a space for focused reading but also as a hub for sparking children's curiosity, inspiring creativity, and broadening their horizons. Here, every child can experience the power of knowledge, set ripples in motion, and carry this energy into the wider world.
Research: Throughout their learning and growth, children go through a continuous cycle of listening, reading, absorbing, and speaking. Knowledge flows like droplets of water falling into the lake of their minds, creating ripples that spread outward. When these ripples meet, they generate new energy, ultimately converging into a powerful force that can influence themselves and the world around them.
Inspiration: In terms of spatial design, the concept of ripples serves as the central theme. Curved elements are used to define different zones, while low-height cabinets function as storage, seating, and space dividers, maintaining a sense of openness and visual continuity. The curved cabinets and flowing light strips create a natural, fluid circulation path, establishing an airy and relaxed rhythm within the space.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2024 in Taipei City and completed in September 2024
Operation Flow: Bookend A - Ripple
Inspired by the spatial concept of "ripple," this bookend is made of water droplet-shaped, translucent acrylic engraved with two types of concentric ripples. When two bookends overlap, they create a complete ripple effect, symbolizing the spread of knowledge.

Bookend B - Dragon Ball
The "Dragon Ball" bookend represents the imagery of a "dragon" and also symbolizes Longshan Elementary School. The combination of the dragon ball with the cloud symbolizes how reading can elevate and inspire individuals, just like riding the "Magic Cloud" to soar through the skies.
Team Members: Jenny Yeh
Hao Sung