There are also two Independent Living Suites that are designed as apartment style spaces. These suites each have their own kitchen, bathroom, living room, and laundry amenities. The project also included three large multi-purpose spaces for active and focused learning activities, a six-bed infirmary, and a large housekeeping unit. Special design attention was given to the details in the finishes and furnishings for teaching and learning within this environment.
Kentucky School for the Blind Howser Hall
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Type
Renovation
Client
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Size
45,075 sf
Howser Hall was in need of a complete renovation to house students for the Kentucky School for the Blind.
This 45,075 sf renovation of Howser Hall created a safe and specialized environment for the students of the Kentucky School for the Blind. The project included four Community Suites with four bedrooms in each suite. The student bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, are equipped for three students, each having their own storage, sleeping, and study space. There are shared kitchen, dining, laundry and living room spaces along with a residential advisor office in each of the four suites.
