Designing a moment of pause for those with ASD.
Collaborating with my colleague, Amani Harb, we worked with Shrub Oaks International School in New York. We focus on the student population, which consists of those diagnosed with ASD. The project focuses on the cafeteria in hopes of designing a more inclusive and warm space that keeps Magda Mustafa's 7 concepts of ASPECTSS in mind.
Bringing the outdoors in through landscapes and nature. Incorporating a layout of organic movement and flow while utilizing curved seating arrangements and circular table setups to enhance comfort and reduce sensory overload. This ultimately creates a soothing and inclusive dining environment for those on the spectrum.
PROCESS
My partner and I focused on soft conceptual designs for built-ins that resemble biophilic elements. These were all 3D printed and tested in model-making
DIAGRAMS AND MODEL
RENDERINGS
Fall 2023