Specialist Learning Environments, UK
Architecture to empower uniqueness
Description: The Learning Pods* are specialist classrooms designed specifically to support children and young people with a range of complex communication, learning and physical needs. The classroom pods are 100% modular and are fully constructed and fitted out off-site and delivered and installed in their location. This significantly minimises disruption to the students in this sensitive and special education environment.
Clear design - the use of symbols and colour to define entrances
“Daniel was instrumental in delivering the vision to create affordable and stunning modular building designs…”
Floor plan - spaces designed to support the development of the children
Solution: The ultimate goal is to ‘empower uniqueness’ in every child, young person and adult and the learning environment is central to support this process. Creating safe and secure environments specific to the students’ needs helps to empower the individuals on their journey. This helps them to find their unique set of skills and abilities whilst delivering the highest quality of education and care.
The needs of the students have been central to the entire design process and driven the architecture and design of internal and external spaces. The learning environments strive to open up the potential and growth in every individual allowing them to discover their own passion, interests and their long-term goals.
Project details
Project: Prefabricated learning PODS* Modular school for special needs students
Details: RIBA Stage 2 (2017). GIA 72m² per double classroom. See credits for full credit references for this project.
Service: Concept and design architect
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