PERSPEX Frost Panels for the Bowen Library by Allplastics

Allplastics a range of colourful PERSPEX Frost Panels

How to transform a venue using colour - Bowen Library

CK Design International is a boutique design and space planning consultancy, specialising in libraries. The practice has developed a reputation for innovation in many library projects across Australia.

Recently in collaboration with Allplastics, a range of colourful PERSPEX frost Panels were chosen for the BOWEN Library in Randwick in Sydney's Eastern suburbs. Bright colours such as Chilli Red, Citrus Yellow and Arctic Blue created a sense ambience in the atmosphere of the library.

Bowen library needed a heart, a central reading area with a strong design focus.

"The overall footprint is large and with a flat commercial ceiling making the long vistas too large and monotonous. To rationalise the space, we created smaller zones, each with their own identity. We made maximum use of natural daylight around the perimeter with great reading and lounging areas accentuated by large light fittings. The central space, however, lacked daylight and we wanted to create a central zone that in itself became a feature. As the space was a bit too large for standard light fittings we looked for materials that could become a large light sculpture that were either translucent, clear or emitted light," commented Cecilia Kugler from CK Designs.