Autism
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about autism
Project • By Mumtazah • Nurseries
Genius Kurnia
Genius Kurnia (previously known as Permata Kurnia) is Asean’s First Purpose-Built Building by a Government for Children with Autism. It is a Center of Excellence for Autism and a prototype for future centers too. Having no specific guidelines from any design handbook or the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), the brief was formed from personal and professional experiences of educational and medical professionals and most importantly experiences of the Director of the centre and the Architect who are mothers of children with Autism.
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Mumtazah
The design is an understanding between aesthetic and practicality taking serious considerations of the sensory conditions of the children. It is a translation... More
Product • By NOOK • Nook Huddle
Nook Huddle
An acoustic gathering spot for powerful work and small meetings. Nook is a mobile work & meeting pod for: • Finding headspace & concentrating • Making phone & skype calls • Holding small meetings & interviews • Networking, dining and so much more More
Project • By NSDA Architects • Community Centres
GoodLife Fitness Family Autism Hub
The GoodLife Fitness Family Autism Hub is a provincial knowledge centre will incorporate state of the art resources for research, information, learning, assessment, treatment and support addressing the lifespan needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families across British Columbia.The concept involves a building that acts as a Centre and provides services to regions across the province through a “hub and spoke” concept. The ‘hub‘ will be operated by the Pacific Autism Family Centre Society.An initial space program was developed for the Centre and its satellites. The total area for the Centre proposed is 60,000 sq. ft. Program spaces identified for the Centre include: a knowledge centre; vocational and post secon... More