Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż in Disinn ta' Spazji Interjuri u Wirjiet Competition Category.

BronżInterjur· 2026

Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż Winner in Interjur Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja

Color Craze hija intern ta' librerija għal skola primarja. Id-disinn jirrinnova librerija antika u jkopri 1,600 pied kwadru. Xkafef tal-kotba irregolari, żrieżaq inkorporati, żoni b'temi ta' kuluri u ħitan interattivi jsawru l-ispazju. L-istudenti jiġbru l-kotba permezz taż-żrieżaq u jpinġu fuq ħitan tal-graffiti. Żoni kkodifikati bil-kulur jindikaw il-burdata u l-funzjoni, filwaqt li dawl kontinwu u forom irregolari jiggwidaw il-moviment. It-tqassim ġie ppjanat b'għodod ta' disinn assistit mill-kompjuter u bil-psikoloġija tal-kulur, u l-għamara u d-dawl isegwu prinċipji ergonomiċi. L-għan huwa li jiżdied l-interess fil-qari.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż

Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Bronż, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż ħafna mogħti lil disinji eċċellenti ddistingwuti mill-kreattività, l-ingenwità u l-għaqal. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Bronż huma xogħlijiet bi ħila biżżejjed u kreattivi b'mod impressjonanti li jawtentikaw l-esperjenza vasta, l-immaġinazzjoni u l-ħila ta' riżorsi tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja ikun oġġett imqabbar ħafna, mammirat u maħbub, notevolment professjonali u innovattiv. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Bronż jinkorporaw l-aħjar prattiki fl-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija u huwa eċċellenti fl-attenzjoni għad-dettalji. Color Craze Librerija ta' Skola Primarja jissodisfa l-ħtiġijiet b'mod eċċellenti, imiss ix-xewqat, jinċanta s-sentimenti u jattira l-kurżità.

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.