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Neurodivergent Classrooms




Neurodivergent Classrooms


Location: Queens, NY
Size: 900 SF each
Role: Architect

Neurodivergent Classrooms reimagines Adaptive Daily Living (ADL) and Occupational Therapy (OT) rooms in a Queens public high school to better serve students across the neurological spectrum. The design transforms single classrooms into multi-room apartments through careful color zoning, creating distinct kitchen, bedroom, dining, and laundry areas within one space. Fixtures, appliances, and finishes are selected for accessibility beyond typical standards, accommodating a wide range of physical and sensory needs.

In ADL1 and ADL2, colors are chosen to calm, welcome, and orient—avoiding tones that could overwhelm or distract. OT spaces use saturated blues, purples, and warm wood elements to define zones and create a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Guided by research into neurodivergence and informed by community engagement, the project aims to empower students with life skills for independence while modeling adaptable, replicable design strategies that could be implemented in schools citywide.

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh, Jessica Martin








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Location: Queens, NY
Size: 900 SF each
Role: Architect

Neurodivergent Classrooms reimagines Adaptive Daily Living (ADL) and Occupational Therapy (OT) rooms in a Queens public high school to better serve students across the neurological spectrum. The design transforms single classrooms into multi-room apartments through careful color zoning, creating distinct kitchen, bedroom, dining, and laundry areas within one space. Fixtures, appliances, and finishes are selected for accessibility beyond typical standards, accommodating a wide range of physical and sensory needs.

In ADL1 and ADL2, colors are chosen to calm, welcome, and orient—avoiding tones that could overwhelm or distract. OT spaces use saturated blues, purples, and warm wood elements to define zones and create a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Guided by research into neurodivergence and informed by community engagement, the project aims to empower students with life skills for independence while modeling adaptable, replicable design strategies that could be implemented in schools citywide.

Team: Lindsey Wikstrom, Jean Suh, Jessica Martin