Nomlinganiselo Primary School Library Container

We have just finished and delivered our latest project yesterday to Nomlinganiselo Primary School in New Crossroads, Nyanga.  See the process below of converting an ordinary second hand shipping container into a children friendly library space.

The C&B Team in Blikkiesdorp on Mandela Day

A Completed Container Space at Blikkiesdorp

Blikkiesdorp Library Container for Mandela Day

In May 2012 when introduced to Andrew Gasnolar, from Boundless Heart Foundation, I felt completely inspired by what he was planning for Mandela Day and felt that we could contribute our little bit in assisting with the container library/ community space. 

We were responsible for the interior of this container and tried to best add our touch through the use of colour. This Library container would be placed in Blikkiesdorp, Delft in aid of their "Mandela Day - Call to Action" initiative. 

Here is some images showing the process in the transformation of an ordinary refrigerated shipping container.

A Completed Red River Primary Library Space

Jasmine, The Librarian, reading a story to some of the learners in the above image.

Colour and Food Inspiration

The Colour Red

Red:

• Always attracts attention.
• Is associated with strength and desire.
• Can be used to promote danger as with emergency exit and stop signs.
• Promotes violence and anger in some people.
• Stimulates buying action.
• Stimulates the appetite, which is why it is often used in restaurants.
• Is overpowering and must, therefore, be used with caution.
• Stimulates a faster heartbeat, quickens breathing, and raises blood pressure.
• Is preferred by women in a blue-based (think raspberry form).
• Is preferred by men in a yellow-based (think tomato form).
• Stimulates energy
• Encourages action and confidence
• A sense of protection from fears and anxiety

Our Progress with the Library