This thesis project, based in Kingston upon Thames, is designed for children with visual impairment. In the United Kingdom, schools specifically dedicated to blind kids are very limited. This project aims to bridge the gap.
This design goes beyond the traditional methods of education, by recognising the needs and limitationsof visually impaired children. Instead of working with the weakness, the proposal caters to their strengths by incorporating the contrasting effects of lights and shadows, warmth and coolness, touch and even smell. These thoughtfully chosen elements serve as guideposts throughout the space. This provides the child with a multisensory space and helps them navigate themselves with confidence. The approach amplifies ones memory skills and pattern recognition.
The project aims to build a sense of comfort within the space while also training them to be independent.
