Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àyà Inú Ilé àti Ibi Àfihàn Competition Category.
IdẹInú Ilé· 2025
Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe
by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan
Client: MisoSoupDesign
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Inú Ilé Category
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The Design
About Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe
Ripple of Knowledge jẹ apẹrẹ inu ile-ikawe ile-iwe kan ti o wa ni Ilu Taipei. Èrò àwọn ripulu (igbi omi) ni ó ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí àkọ́kọ́ọ́rọ́ àpẹrẹ yìí. Àwọn ẹ̀yà tí ó wọ́ ni wọ́n ń pín àwọn agbègbè ọ̀tọ̀ọ̀tọ̀ sọ́tọ̀, nígbà tí àwọn àpótí ìpamọ́ kékeré ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ibi ìpamọ́, ijoko, àti ìpínyà àyè, tí ó ń jẹ́ kí àyè náà wà ní gbangba tí ó sì máa ń tẹ̀síwájú lójú-ìwo. Àwọn àpótí wíwọ́ àti àwọn ọ̀nà ìmọ́lẹ̀ tí ń sàn ń darí bí àwọn èniyàn ṣe ń kọjá lọ́wọ́. Kaunta wíwọ́ kan dojúkọ ẹnu-ọ̀nà àkọ́kọ́ ní àárín gbùngbùn, kí olùtọ́jú ìwé lè máa bójútó gbogbo agbègbè. Igun kan tí ó ní àwọn àpótí ìwé wíwọ́ gígùn, ẹ̀rọ àfilọ́lẹ̀ àti sìkírìnì kan ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ ìtàgé kan fún kíkọ́ni àti àwọn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Ripple of Knowledge Iṣeto Inu Ile-ikawe ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The library is an essential space for sparking children's curiosity and enriching their imagination. Here, children absorb knowledge through reading, embarking on an infinite journey of thought and discovery. As times evolve, modern school libraries are no longer just repositories for books; they have transformed into dynamic spaces for creativity and diverse learning experiences.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1.Work Area:
The curved counter is positioned directly opposite the main entrance and located centrally within the overall space. This setup allows the librarian to oversee all areas of the library effectively, ensuring smooth management and flexibility.
Stage Area:
The library’s corner is transformed into a stage area by using long curved bookshelves along with a projector and screen. This arrangement not only makes the library more versatile but also serves as a space for teaching and events, enhancing its role as a dynamic learning environment.
Information Area:
Tablets are provided for students to access library catalogs. These devices also serve as supplementary teaching tools during class, integrating technology into the learning process. - Tags
- Library, Renovation, School Interior
- Production Technology
- The space is constructed with pre-fabricated shelf at the factory and finished with on-site carpentry.
- Design Challenge
- We envision the Ripple of Knowledge not only as a space for focused reading but also as a hub for sparking children's curiosity, inspiring creativity, and broadening their horizons. Here, every child can experience the power of knowledge, set ripples in motion, and carry this energy into the wider world.
- Research
- Throughout their learning and growth, children go through a continuous cycle of listening, reading, absorbing, and speaking. Knowledge flows like droplets of water falling into the lake of their minds, creating ripples that spread outward. When these ripples meet, they generate new energy, ultimately converging into a powerful force that can influence themselves and the world around them.
- Inspiration
- In terms of spatial design, the concept of ripples serves as the central theme. Curved elements are used to define different zones, while low-height cabinets function as storage, seating, and space dividers, maintaining a sense of openness and visual continuity. The curved cabinets and flowing light strips create a natural, fluid circulation path, establishing an airy and relaxed rhythm within the space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2024 in Taipei City and completed in September 2024
- Operation Flow
- Bookend A - Ripple
Inspired by the spatial concept of "ripple," this bookend is made of water droplet-shaped, translucent acrylic engraved with two types of concentric ripples. When two bookends overlap, they create a complete ripple effect, symbolizing the spread of knowledge.
Bookend B - Dragon Ball
The "Dragon Ball" bookend represents the imagery of a "dragon" and also symbolizes Longshan Elementary School. The combination of the dragon ball with the cloud symbolizes how reading can elevate and inspire individuals, just like riding the "Magic Cloud" to soar through the skies. - Team Members
- Jenny Yeh
Hao Sung
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