Multistudio's concept, Deck of
Spaces™, is a finalist in the 'Learning' category and received
an honorable mention in the 'Impact' category
KANSAS
CITY, Mo., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fast
Company, the leading progressive business media brand with a focus
on innovation, technology, leadership, and design, recognized
architecture and design firm Multistudio's concept Deck
of Spaces™ in two categories of their annual Innovation by Design
awards.
The concept, Deck of Spaces™, is a collection of card decks
designed to bring greater awareness to the power that our physical
environments have on the way students learn. A conversation
starter and a brainstorming tool, the Deck allows educators and
designers to introduce novel spatial concepts to a variety of
communities. The Deck is tactile, user-friendly, and supportive of
conversation between spatial planners and educators and can be used
in various formats to engage with every stakeholder. Cards bring
people together, arguably more so than technology.
Multistudio, a frontrunner in educational design, leverages the
Deck to foster equitable and inclusive learning environments. This
innovative tool has been integral to early childhood education
centers, middle schools, high schools, and colleges across
the United States. The Deck has
evolved, offering two sets tailored for K-12 and higher education
clients. These enhancements enable Multistudio to create
traditional and non-traditional learning spaces that consistently
engage students and staff, showcasing a track record of innovation
and effectiveness in educational design.
"The recognition from Fast Company in not just one but two
categories confirms the Deck of Spaces' impact on the design
industry from learning to implementation," said David Reid, Education Design Principal
at Multistudio. "The Deck underscores how the design of
learning environments can create a stronger sense of belonging,
inclusion, and support. It also demonstrates how an environment can
unintentionally create barriers."
Dr. Michael C. Ralph, Author and
Director of Research at Multistudio, shares, "The Deck of Spaces
has tremendous value as a tool to invite students, educators, and
others in the learning community to contribute to creating their
own learning environments. Research shows that student ownership of
their spaces is connected to academic success. Every student and
every educator should have spaces in their school that inspire
creativity and curiosity."
The Deck was developed to support the Universal Design for
Learning (UDL) framework, which originated from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education.
The cards comprise an idea or set of ideas - a narrative
description on one side and photos of application ideas on the
other. While the images are not the sole solution for each idea,
they're starter ideas, giving the design team and end users the
springboard needed to express goals for the educational facility
design.
The prestigious and sought-after award program is judged
by Fast Company editors, who review thousands of
applications from some of the brightest minds in design and
business. The winners seek to solve big problems with simple
solutions.
To see the complete list, visit: See the Winners of the
2024 Innovation by Design Awards
For more information, images, or interviews, contact
Kate Wilkins at
kwilkins@agencypr.co.
About Multistudio: Multistudio is an employee-owned,
nationally recognized practice based in Kansas City, New
Orleans, Phoenix,
San Francisco, and Lawrence, Kansas. Multistudio collaboratively
expands the practice of architecture, brand experience, city
design, education design, and interiors to solve the complex needs
of our clients and communities. Diversity of thought, people, and
disciplines allows the studio to spark economic, social, and
environmental change. For more information, visit
www.multi.studio.
About Universal Design for Learning: Universal Design for
Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that enhances teaching
and learning for all students by providing flexible approaches that
can be customized to individual needs. UDL promotes multiple means
of engagement, representation, and action/expression, ensuring that
all learners have equal opportunities to succeed. By removing
barriers and offering varied support, UDL creates inclusive and
effective learning environments for diverse student populations.
For more information, visit Universal Design for
Learning.
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