The Design for Inclusion competition will transform a sensory therapy room at the Carden Nursery & Primary School in Brighton, England, catering specifically to students with special educational needs (SEN).
For some individuals, sensory stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, and movement, can be overwhelming or distracting – these challenges can impact a student’s ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in classroom activities effectively. Sensory-friendly classrooms are designed with these challenges in mind, aiming to create a space where every student can engage comfortably in the learning process.
Using modulyss carpet tiles, entrants are tasked with creating a room design that considers acoustics, zoning and flexible furniture to create a sensory space that puts neurodiversity front and centre. The room will be used by all children at the school, from 3-10 years old.
“The most important thing for us is to be able to support Carden Nursery School’s amazing work. But we want to take it a step further,” comments modulyss’ José Hamp. “This competition is a humble contribution to facilitate, in an engaging way, the understanding of sensory processing, differences, needs and challenges in physical spaces. It also shows how to design for these needs by incorporating inclusive design principles.”
Decided by an expert panel of judges including neurodiversity expert Jessica Meredith, the winning design will be revealed at an evening networking event on the 22 November at modulyss’ Clerkenwell showroom, following an afternoon workshop on creating sensory-friendly spaces.
Of course, the winning creation won’t remain on paper. “We’re committed to bringing your design to life,” adds Hamp, “turning it into a tangible transformation that will leave an indelible mark on education and inclusivity.”
For measurements, download the room plan and make a creative design with modulyss carpet tiles using the company’s floor designer tools. Designers have the option to submit numerous designs ahead of the deadline of November 19th at 23:59 UK time.
Find out more and get started on your masterpiece at modulyss.com
