Glimpse -Visualization Communication Center for the Blind and Seeing Impaired

Entered into: The 2012 ASID Student Design Competition

Overview

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Building Occupancy / Site Capacity:

125

The goal of Glimpse- The Visualization Community Center is to provide a safe environment to increase independence and enhance the quality of life for blind individuals or people dealing with visual impairment. This recreational learning center can be visited by people of all ages as individuals or accompanied by friends and family to interact, stimulate, and indulge in all five senses.

Location

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Baltimore, Maryland 21218

United States

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Project posted by lrdeffner

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The 2012 ASID Student Design Competition

Name: The 2012 ASID Student Design Competition
Host: American Society of Interior Designers
Type: Public
Registration Deadline: February 15, 2012
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012
Entry Fee: $25 USD ASID Members Only
Award: $2000
Status:

The competition entry ID for this project is 12218.

Project Details

NAME: Glimpse -Visualization Communication Center for the Blind and Seeing Impaired
PROJECT LEAD: Ball State Interior Design Student
LOCATION: n/a, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States
START DATE: November 15, 2010
CURRENT PHASE: Design complete
COST: $717000 USD (Estimated)
SIZE: 17030 sq. ft
PROJECT TYPE: Community Center

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Lauren Deffner

BENEFICIARIES: The blind and seeing impaired individuals, as well as the employees and the surrounding community.

NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES: 3

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: LEED Certification