CAPAS: The Creative and Performing Arts School for the d/Deaf

Chalice Johnson // Adviser: Maria Kutruff 

CAPAS: The Creative and Performing Arts School for the d/Deaf

This thesis project explores how traditional rectilinear buildings can be modified and designed to support d/Deaf students. It is highly driven on understanding the many perspectives of the Deaf Culture, and implementing Deafspace principles. Key design decisions were made based on their ability to simplify communication, while maintaining safety and spatial awareness. Also, programmatically, this educational facility is one-of-a-kind with a residential component that considers familial relationships; which is what existing schools for the d/Deaf lack.