A colorful and modernized library redesigned for the Korean International School, combining modular furniture, color-zoned flooring, and circular seating arrangements to inspire students’ curiosity and engagement.

Project details

Construction Duration

~3 months

Location

LEI KING WAN

Signature materials

Flooring: Color-zoned carpet tiles in pastel green, orange, and beige
Bookcases: White laminated MDF with integrated red and blue plastic bins
Seating: Upholstered soft benches in green vinyl with rounded edges
Furniture: Modular study tables and ergonomic black mesh chairs
Ceiling: Exposed white-painted ceiling with linear fluorescent lighting and ceiling fans
Doors: Aqua blue laminated doors with safety vision panels

Area

3600 sqft.

Year

2017

Public space — functional and architectural interior design by Enoch Deco, Hong Kong.

DESIGN NARRATIVE

The Korean International School Library renovation at Lei King Wan represents a complete transformation of an aging educational interior into a vibrant, student-centric learning environment.

Originally built over two decades ago, the space was redesigned to foster curiosity, interaction, and creativity among students across primary and secondary levels.

The design adopts an open-plan concept with low-height modular bookshelves and soft seating zones that encourage exploration and social learning. The spatial arrangement allows natural light to flow freely throughout the room, enhancing visual comfort and promoting a sense of openness.

Colorful seating elements in green, yellow, red, and blue — combined with clean white shelving — bring visual rhythm and playfulness. A dedicated circular reading zone forms the heart of the library, creating a gathering space for storytelling and group reading.

SPATIAL STRATEGY

Zoning divides the library into the Reading Zone, the Reference & Non-Fiction Area, and the Group Study Room.
Glass partitions separate the study room while maintaining transparency and visual connectivity.
Furniture flexibility supports both quiet reading and collaborative learning activities.

GALLERY

PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES

The renovation rejuvenates an outdated facility into a lively academic hub. The new design emphasizes accessibility, functionality, and color psychology — creating a welcoming environment for children to enjoy reading. The project succeeded in balancing educational practicality with aesthetic warmth.