Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Brons in Interiör- och Utställningsdesign Competition Category.

BronsInteriör· 2026

Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Interiör Category

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The Design

About Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek

Color Craze är en biblioteksinteriör för en grundskola. Designen renoverar ett gammalt bibliotek och omfattar 1 600 kvadratfot. Oregelbundna bokhyllor, inbyggda rutschkanor, färgtematiserade områden och interaktiva väggar formar rummet. Eleverna hämtar böcker via rutschkanorna och ritar på graffitiväggar. Färgkodade zoner signalerar stämning och funktion, medan kontinuerlig belysning och oregelbundna former vägleder rörelsen. Planlösningen utformades med datorstödda designverktyg och färgpsykologi, och möblerna och belysningen följer ergonomiska principer. Målet är att öka intresset för läsning.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Color Craze Grundskolebibliotek tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

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.