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One of The Kids
A playful, sensory-aware campus north of Austin for children with autism.
Timber house-shaped alcoves along a green mountain mural.
- Practice
- Runa Workshop
- Year
- 2020
- Photographer
- Dror Baldinger AIA
The project
Runa Workshop designed this campus north of Austin as a safe haven where children with autism can grow through learning, creating and playing. The design was inspired by intentional, playful wandering, celebrating the different ways each child explores.
Working to a tight budget, the team put sensory wellbeing first, using biophilic design and simple materials. Timber alcoves shaped like small houses, a painted mountain landscape, soft play stones and a climbing wall let children explore without feeling overwhelmed. It was completed in 2020.
A timber ceiling feature above tall windows.
A climbing wall and play kitchen.
The play area with soft stones on a green rug.
Credits
- Design
- Runa Workshop
- Photographer
- Dror Baldinger AIA
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