# Library Shelf-Integrated Seating Woods Bagot Gives Kids a Creative Space with the Raheen Library By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raheen-library References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/woods-bagot-australian-catholic-university-raheen-library-05-01-2014/) & [woodsbagot](http://www.woodsbagot.com/) The Raheen Library, situated in Melbourne Australia, was in much need of an update for the students of the [Australian Catholic University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house). Woods Bagot was contacted for the project, and put together a [colorful reinterpretation of the learning space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school) for kids. One of the most interesting features of the new look are the [seats integrated into the shelving areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair). Consisting of a bright green material, the spaces are literally holes in the wall that either one or several people can sit in. Some of the sections have a table attached too, allowing one to rest a laptop or book here and get some much-needed quiet time. Anyone who needs to escape into solace can find this need met at the Raheen Library. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/woods-bagot-australian-catholic-university-raheen-library-05-01-2014/), [woodsbagot](http://www.woodsbagot.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Integrated Seating:** The integration of seats into shelving areas provides an opportunity for space-saving and multi-functional design. - **Colorful Reinterpretation:** Using bright colors in the redesign of learning spaces can create an engaging and playful environment for children. - **Quiet Time Spaces:** Designing spaces within libraries for individuals to find solace and work quietly supports a need for personal focus and concentration. ### Where This Applies - **Library Design:** The integration of seating into shelving areas presents an innovative approach to library design, optimizing space and creating a more versatile environment. - **Interior Design:** Using bold and vibrant colors in interior design can create visually appealing and stimulating spaces that enhance the overall experience. - **Education:** Designing spaces that support individual focus and quiet work areas in educational settings can enhance productivity and concentration for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory-Grounded School Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rahmah-library.md) - [Architectural Library Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks.md) - [Tranquil Reading Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapters-furniture.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Wood-Lined London Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lea-bridge-library.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md)