Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje notranjega prostora in razstav Competition Category.

BronastaInterier· 2026

Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Interier Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole

Color Craze je notranjost knjižnice za osnovno šolo. Zasnova prenavlja staro knjižnico in obsega 1.600 kvadratnih čevljev. Prostor oblikujejo nepravilne knjižne police, vgrajena tobogana, barvno tematska območja in interaktivne stene. Učenci pridobivajo knjige z uporabo toboganov in rišejo po grafitnih stenah. Barvno kodirane cone nakazujejo razpoloženje in funkcijo, medtem ko neprekinjena osvetlitev in nepravilne oblike usmerjajo gibanje. Postavitev je bila načrtovana z orodji za računalniško podprto oblikovanje in barvno psihologijo, pohištvo in osvetlitev pa sledita ergonomskim načelom. Cilj je povečati zanimanje za branje.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Color Craze Knjižnica osnovne šole sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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.