This rainbow library gives kids a fun place to read, learn and have fun. Architect and designer Arthur Casas designed the interior of the bookstore, which has an almost mystifying mystique to it.
Libraries and the entire book industry is waning. It's simply more difficult to compete with TV and electronics than it ever has been before. Considering kids won't often come to books on their own, excellent design and a promise of fun is usually the defining factor.
This library is a literal reading rainbow with a multi-colored rainbow road housing the books. The shelves are also curved, adding a different dynamic to the standard row-on-row library. Bringing the magic back to reading is the key, and this library does its best to do just that
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Creative Children's Spaces
- Designing visually stunning spaces for children's education and enjoyment to compete with entertainment technology.
- Curvilinear Bookstores
- Introducing new forms and arrangements of bookshelves in bookstores to enhance the reading experience.
- Interactive Learning Environments
- Incorporating technology into physical learning environments to make them more engaging and appealing to children.
Where This Applies
- Library Industry
- Revitalizing libraries into imaginative spaces with remarkable design to capture young readers' attention.
- Bookstore Industry
- Reimagining the standard bookshelf beyond the traditional linear setting to make bookstores more attractive destinations.
- Educational Technology Industry
- Developing tools and platforms to enhance interactive learning experiences that can be implemented into new and existing learning environments.
