Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Espaços Interiores e Exposições Competition Category.

BronzeInterior· 2026

Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Interior Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária

Color Craze é um projeto de interiores para a biblioteca de uma escola primária. O projeto reforma uma antiga biblioteca e abrange 1.600 pés quadrados. Estantes irregulares, escorregadores embutidos, áreas temáticas por cores e paredes interativas dão forma ao espaço. Os alunos pegam os livros utilizando os escorregadores e desenham nas paredes de grafite. As zonas codificadas por cores sinalizam o clima e a função, enquanto a iluminação contínua e as formas irregulares orientam a circulação. O layout foi planejado com ferramentas de desenho assistido por computador e psicologia das cores, e o mobiliário e a iluminação seguem princípios ergonômicos. O objetivo é aumentar o interesse pela leitura.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Color Craze Biblioteca de Escola Primária satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

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.