EXPERIENCING / PERSPECTIVE FROM A SPECIAL CHILD'S WINDOW

Year 2019, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 52 - 58, 01.01.2019

Rana Kutlu , Sevinç Ormancı

Abstract

Interior Design Project titled "Experiencing / Perspective From A Special Child's Window" is a
product of an experimental work carried out with the 3th grade students of the Department of Interior
Architecture and Environmental Design, Istanbul Kültür University. Studio aimed at evaluating the
Universal Design Principles from an Autistic Childs eye. In this context; it is aimed that to be
considered as a holistic approach, individuals with differences in the society should not be restricted
by these features and that they can benefit from the physical environment equally and that their
learning activities can be held in a healthier environment. In the ''Perspective From A Special Child's
Window…’’ studio, the design criteria for educational buildings for children with autism who has an
important place in society is discussed.

Keywords

Special education buildings, Space design, Experimental design studio

References

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