Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan by Cosmo Chuah

Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan by Cosmo Chuah is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Interyor na Espasyo at Eksibisyon Competition Category.

BronseInteryor· 2026

Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan

by Cosmo Chuah

Client: Lab Two Design

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Interyor Category

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Colors

The Design

About Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan

Ang Color Craze ay isang interior ng aklatan para sa isang mababang paaralan. Nirenoba ng disenyo ang isang lumang aklatan at sumasaklaw ng 1,600 talampakang parisukat. Ang mga di-regular na istante ng aklat, built-in na mga slide, mga lugar na may tema ng kulay, at mga interactive na dingding ang humuhubog sa espasyo. Kinukuha ng mga mag-aaral ang mga aklat gamit ang mga slide at nagguguhit sa mga graffiti wall. Ang mga zone na may kodigong kulay ay nagpapahiwatig ng mood at tungkulin, habang ang tuloy-tuloy na ilaw at mga di-regular na anyo ang gumagabay sa galaw. Ang layout ay pinlano gamit ang mga computer aided design tool at sikolohiya ng kulay, at ang mga muwebles at ilaw ay sumusunod sa mga prinsipyong ergonomiko. Ang layunin ay pataasin ang interes sa pagbabasa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Color Craze Aklatan ng Mababang Paaralan ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

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.