Special needs
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about special needs
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
Project • By Abscis Architecten • Primary Schools
Boarding school MPI Zonneken & SBSO Baken
Over the years, operations within the schools’ campus in Sint-Niklaas have gradually worsened due to the consecutive expansions of the campus, which were greatly influenced by the evolving needs and requirements of the Special Education. Now, in view of a further lasting development of this campus, especially as pilot school for autistic children where terms such as ‘visualisation’ and ‘clarification’ are core concepts, a clear and recognisable structure is of the utmost importance. For this purpose, a new central axis has been developed, as a clear spinal cord on campus along which not only the different school buildings are located, but also the diverse playrooms where an active or a more sedate leisure time... More
Project • By Odo Architects • Care Homes
Nitzan Housing
The Nitzan housing project is a public building planned for the Nitzan foundation, that provides housing and services for people with special needs. The project will serve as a treatment center and will include accommodation for people with special needs, that will integrate with the existing built environment in the suburbs of Tel-Aviv. More