School for autistic children Aleph-Tea

Madrid

1.406 m², 2009, built, educational

Competition. First Prize

Shape and topography of the parcel strongly determined the initial decision to design a longitudinal development along the northern front. The maximum possible free space is opened up towards south so that lecture rooms and main activity areas linked to teaching zones will be illuminated.

Offices and social areas are linked to the northern and eastern ambits which connect with public life. Furthermore a free space will be kept in the eastern area which permits to develop a program of sport areas and playgrounds.

The particular conditions related to the design of a Special Education Center clearly establish a development of the teaching unit in one single level, the ground floor, while the administrative units can be arranged on the first floor with restricted access.