Color Craze 초등학교 도서관 by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 인테리어 공간 및 전시 디자인 Competition Category.

동인테리어· 2026

Color Craze 초등학교 도서관

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 인테리어 Category

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The Design

About Color Craze 초등학교 도서관

컬러 크레이즈(Color Craze)는 초등학교를 위한 도서관 인테리어입니다. 노후한 기존 도서관을 리노베이션한 이 프로젝트는 약 1,600제곱피트 규모에 걸쳐 조성되었습니다. 불규칙한 형태의 책장, 빌트인 미끄럼틀, 색상을 테마로 한 구역, 인터랙티브 벽면이 공간을 구성합니다. 학생들은 미끄럼틀을 이용해 책을 꺼내고 그래피티 벽에 그림을 그릴 수 있습니다. 색상으로 구분된 존은 분위기와 기능을 알려주며, 연속적으로 이어지는 조명과 불규칙한 형태가 동선을 유도합니다. 공간 배치는 컴퓨터 지원 설계(CAD) 도구와 색채 심리학을 바탕으로 계획되었고, 가구와 조명은 인체공학적 원리를 따랐습니다. 독서에 대한 흥미를 높이는 것이 이 디자인의 목표입니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Color Craze 초등학교 도서관, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Color Craze 초등학교 도서관, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Color Craze 초등학교 도서관, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

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.