Thresholds

My D4 project is a threshold in itself: a place of transition between autistic adults living in care and living independently.

On a more detailed level, the notion of thresholds is particularly important to the scheme. Sudden changes in the experienced space, whether by variation of volume, colour, function etc, are challenging experiences for many autistic people with sensory difficulties. Thresholds should be designed in a way that prepares the user for what lies ahead, giving enough clarity to dare move forward, whilst providing an opportunity to pause and get ready.