Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Interior Competition Category.

AesInterior· 2026

Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae

Color Craze est interior bibliothecae scholae primariae destinatus. Consilium bibliothecam veterem renovat et mille sescentos pedes quadratos complectitur. Pluteorum librorum formae irregulares, lapsus insiti, areae coloribus distinctae parietesque interactivi spatium figurant. Discipuli libros per lapsus recipiunt et in parietibus graphio pingendis delineant. Zonae coloribus signatae affectum et functionem indicant, dum lumen continuum formaeque irregulares motum dirigunt. Dispositio instrumentis designandi ope computatri adiutis et psychologia colorum ordinata est, atque supellex et illuminatio principia ergonomica sequuntur. Propositum est studium legendi augere.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Color Craze Bibliotheca Scholae Primariae necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

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.