READING ROOM 3D

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The Panafrican Library Will Not Be Colonized

Reading Room • Interactive 3D

A curatorial Reading Room conceived as a living archive of panafrican and diasporic publishing. A space to read, listen, and slow down.

Panafrican Library
Curatorial selection of ~50 independent publications — zines, fanzines, essays, archives, catalogues, and experimental editions. AABF 10-year archives with posters, visuals, documents, and manifestos. Video space with filmed interviews with publishers and activists. Mapping African publishing networks across the continent.
Sound Library
Audio/radio listening station with speakers, headphones, DJ table & vinyl. Screens with media players. Floor cushions and woven mats. Sound works from Afrikadaa collective and Station of Commons radio. Collective listening and reading sessions, performances, poetry.

Room Dimensions (from floor plan)

Panafrican Library 14'-3 13/16" × 25'-3¾" | 4.36m × 7.71m
Panafrican Library Area 362.1 sq ft | 33.6 m²
Sound Library 11'-5⅝" × 25'-3¾" | 3.49m × 7.71m
Sound Library Area 290.5 sq ft | 27.0 m²
Ceiling Height 12'-0" | 3.66m
Door Openings 3'-5⅛" × 7'-0" | 1.04m × 2.13m
Total Combined Area 652.6 sq ft | 60.6 m²
A project by
Pascale Obolo / Afrikadaa
Nalini Cazaux / Coolhunt Paris
3D Simulation by
Gordon Cyrus / Luvlab
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Keys: R=rotate, T=tilt, W=wall, Del=delete | Ctrl+Z undo, Ctrl+Shift+Z redo

📦 Custom 3D Models

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Drop 3D model files here or click to browse
Supports: GLB, GLTF, OBJ • Multiple files OK

🖼️ Custom Posters

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Drop images here to create wall posters
Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP • Multiple files OK
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📚 Banquette-Shelf Units

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Short (1.8m)
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Medium (2.4m)
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Long (3.2m)

💿 Vinyl Record Tables

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Ngoma (Red)
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Ban Tou (Blue)
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African Jazz
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Pathé (Green)

📦 Cardboard Cube Stools

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Branches Print
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African Pattern
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Text Print
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Benin Art

🧶 African Print Poufs

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Leopard Print
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Wax Blue
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Wax Pink
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Kente
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Mudcloth

🗿 African Sculptures

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Benin Head
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Wood Figure
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African Pottery

Seating - Bean Bags & Cushions

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Cream Bean Bag
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Orange Bean Bag
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Magenta Bean Bag
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Teal Bean Bag
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Ethnic Orange
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Ethnic Burgundy
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Velvet Teal
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Round Green
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Pebble Gray
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Tufted Mattress
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Olive Velvet Sofa
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Pink Armchair

Tables

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Display Table
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Coffee Table
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Side Table
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Wood Bench

Book Displays & Storage

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Wall Bookcase
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Book Cubby
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Magazine Rack
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Book Stack
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Pink Display
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Leaning Shelf

Rugs & Textiles - Layered

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Persian Red
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Persian Cream
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Natte Plastique
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Checkered Pink
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Checkered Teal
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Wax Print Yellow
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Geometric B&W
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Tie-Dye Cloth

Lighting & Hanging

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Ethiopian Lamp
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Beaded Lamp
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Disco Ball
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Disco Cluster
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String Lights
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Paper Lantern

Plants & African Decor

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Palm Plant
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Hanging Plant
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Pothos Vine
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Woven Basket
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African Pottery
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Wood Sculpture

Wall Art - Afrikadaa

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Afrikadaa Cover #1
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Afrikadaa Cover #2
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African Contemporary

Wall Art - Coolhunt Paris

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Fashion Photo
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Street Art Print
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Design Print

Wall Art - Activist

WE WANT TO LIVE FREE
Live Free Banner
SOMOS PERSONAS
Somos Personas
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Resistance Art
How to use:
• Drag items from library → drop in 3D view
• Or click item, then click in room to place
• Drag 3D files (GLB/OBJ) from Finder → drop on canvas
• Click placed items to select, then drag to move
• Use controls above for rotate/delete