Exterior Walls

Curved walls on the exterior of the school

Curved wooden walls serve to deinstitutionalize the feel of the school and reduce the visual scale. The timbers offer sensory stimulation: smell and touch.

Photo Credit:

Andrew Lee Photos

Case Study:

Hazelwood School

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Organization drawing of school showing the location of the different pieces of the building

Four elevations and three sections of the Hazelwood School

Rendering and drawings to explain rationale behind material selection

School grounds including small wooden play structure

Exterior view of school showcasing two large trees that sit near the building

Several children navigate the hall inside the school, some with white canes, some using the sensory wall

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National Endowment for the Arts

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