Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award an Bronze in Inneraum an Ausstellungsdesign Competition Category.

BronzeInterieur· 2026

Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Interieur Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul

Color Craze ass en Interieur fir eng Bibliothéik vun enger Primärschoul. Den Design renovéiert eng al Bibliothéik a bedeckt 1.600 Quadratfouss. Onregelméisseg Bicherregaler, agebaut Rutschbanen, faarflech thematiséiert Beräicher an interaktiv Maueren forme de Raum. D'Schüler huele Bicher iwwer d'Rutschbanen a molen op Graffiti-Maueren. Faarfkodéiert Zonen signaliséieren d'Stëmmung an d'Funktioun, wärend eng kontinuéierlech Beliichtung an onregelméisseg Formen d'Bewegung leeden. De Layout gouf mat computergestëtzten Designinstrumenter a mat Faarfpsychologie geplangt, an d'Miwwelen an d'Beliichtung follegen ergonomesche Prinzipien. D'Zil ass et, den Interessi um Liese ze steigeren.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Color Craze Bibliothéik fir eng Primärschoul erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

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.