Reimagining The Classroom' : Making Universal Design The Standard Not The Exception

Emily Guillum - Scott

Bachelor of Design with HonoursSpatial Design

Kauri Classroom perspective, showing fabrication and socialisation
Section at 1:100 scale, showing the three redesigned classrooms, Kauri, Manuka and Kawakawa.
Perspective of the unique cave structure located within the sensory room 'Whakamarie'. This captures the act of retreat and sensory support.
The redesigned corridor enhances legibility and reduces overstimulation, with natural textures, plants and colours. The redesign provides a spacious and clutter free transition, to enhance a more peaceful interior.

Bachelor of Design with Honours

Spatial Design
Reimagining the Classroom' explores how spatial design can enhance learning environments for primary school students in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Focusing on neurodiversity, the project redesigns an existing junior block using universal and biophilic design principles to support sensory well-being, sociability, and functionality. By mimicking nature and incorporating natural materials, it seeks to create inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces where all learners can thrive together.
Exhibition location
Block 12 Level B