New Barn School

Corridor interior at New Barn School following fit-out and interior design by GA Architects

Client: Sussex Healthcare

Location: Broadbridge Heath

Status: Completed

Interior design and fit out of the administration and teaching block, including all floor, wall, and ceiling finishes. Particular attention was given to autism friendly colours and materials to create calm and supportive learning environments.

The project also included the design of a sensory garden and associated horticultural and landscape spaces. The outdoor environment was conceived to encourage engagement and communication through sensory experience, exploring the smell, texture, and character of planting.

The landscape design adopts simple, flowing geometries to create a clear and coherent layout, promoting a calm, nurturing, and accessible environment.

Design sketch proposals for New Barn School autism-friendly interior layout
Interior fit-out design sketches for New Barn School sensory environment
Completed interior corridor at New Barn School showing calm, autism-friendly design
Custom furniture and 3D visualisation for New Barn School autism-friendly classroom
New Barn School sensory landscape and playground design, Broadbridge Heath
Reception area interior at New Barn School, designed with calming autism-friendly finishes
Classroom and internal spaces at New Barn School with specialist autism-friendly design

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