Lullaby Children’s Library

Lullaby Children's Library is an innovative children's reading space designed by Chin-Feng Wu, exemplifying a harmonious blend of functionality and artistic expression within a 27-square-meter area of a residential community building. The design's most striking feature is its dramatic use of vertical space, where towering forest-like structures emerge above the reading tables, creating an artistic installation that symbolizes the vast expanse of knowledge and children's intellectual growth. This architectural marvel, completed in 2018, employs a sophisticated white color scheme as its primary palette, which serves as a canvas for introducing vibrant, rainbow-like accents throughout the space, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for young readers. The design incorporates thoughtful architectural elements, including high-arched entrances and round windows reminiscent of spacecraft portholes, which enhance the playful atmosphere while maintaining educational functionality. The space utilizes premium materials including special spray paint, laminate hard plastic sheets, super wear-resistant wooden floor, and bespoke furniture with metal and leather components, ensuring durability and safety for its young users. The project, which garnered a Golden A' Design Award in the Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design category, demonstrates exceptional spatial optimization and innovative design solutions, transforming what was once an unremarkable corner into a captivating literary sanctuary. The design's success is rooted in extensive research involving children aged 0-6 and their parents, resulting in a space that perfectly balances safety, aesthetics, and educational value while allowing parents to supervise their children from an adjacent café area.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: children's library design, educational space architecture, playful interior design, reading room innovation, community facility design, child-centric spatial planning

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/100345

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