Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Enteryè Competition Category.

BwonzEnteryè· 2026

Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Enteryè Category

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Colors

The Design

About Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè

Color Craze se yon enteryè bibliyotèk pou yon lekòl primè. Konsepsyon an renove yon ansyen bibliyotèk epi li kouvri 1,600 pye kare. Etajè liv iregilye, glisad entegre, zòn ki gen tèm koulè ak mi entèaktif fòme espas la. Elèv yo pran liv yo lè yo sèvi ak glisad yo epi yo desine sou mi grafiti yo. Zòn ki make ak koulè yo endike atmosfè ak fonksyon, pandan ekleraj kontini ak fòm iregilye yo gide mouvman. Amenajman an te planifye ak zouti konsepsyon asiste pa òdinatè ak sikoloji koulè, epi mèb yo ak ekleraj la swiv prensip ègonomik. Objektif la se ogmante enterè nan lekti.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Color Craze Bibliyotèk Lekòl Primè satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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.