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

DESIGN NARRATIVE

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The renovation rejuvenates an outdated facility into a lively academic hub.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.