Rosedale School
The Rosedale School reimagines inclusive learning, integrating human-centered design with leading-edge technology to create an immersive, supportive environment.
Serving 100 learners with diverse and significant special needs, the school features specialized spaces for Medically Fragile, Social and Behavioral Disorders, and Transition to Life in the Community (TLC) student populations. Page’s "School Within a Park" design fosters health, wellness, and connection to nature.
Adaptable spaces—including sensory rooms, therapeutic gardens, and fully accessible playgrounds—encourage interaction and inclusivity. Shared spaces like the "Living Room" provide areas for connection, reinforcing community.
This project’s success led the district to engage Page in developing inclusive design standards for future bond projects. Looking ahead, Page is leveraging immersive technologies to tailor lighting, sound, and textures for each student’s sensory needs.
A model of inclusivity, Rosedale School demonstrates how innovative, research-driven design transforms special education and sets a new benchmark for learning environments.
Awards
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1Caudill Award, Texas Association of School Administrators
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2Design Award Commendation: Humancentric Design, AIA Austin Chapter
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3Impact Award, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin Chapter
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4Best Project Awards, Engineering News Record (ENR) Texas & Louisiana Region
Universal design
Rooted in the principles of universal design, the school prioritizes accessibility, sensory-responsive elements, and thoughtful spatial organization. Learning neighborhoods extend outward from the hub, creating a safe and intuitive flow for students and staff. The integrated medical clinic, while maintaining secure access, ensures students who are also patients experience continuity of care within a familiar environment.
As with all learning environments—but especially for Rosedale students with unique visual, auditory, or cognitive abilities—the sensory experience of students within the Rosedale School is a primary focus of the school design. This includes varieties in textures and colors, acoustics including sound isolation, daylighting and lighting controls, and aromatic materials and landscaping. The project is an exemplary model of universal design and inclusivity.
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