COVER STORY
UNVEILING INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL'S
DESIGN METAMORPHOSIS By RANDY REID In the beautiful town of Franklin, Wisconsin, a revolution in educational space design has quietly unfolded. The Indian Community School's recent lighting redesign isn't just an update; it's a transformation that speaks volumes about the confluence of technology, design, and care for the learning environment. We dive into the intricate details of this retrofit project that has redefined the illumination of educational spaces. Avraham Mor, principal of Morlights, and his team are the
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Photo Credit: George Lambros Photography
visionaries behind the project. He shared, "This building was already a jewel since 2007, an award winner that dreamed bigger than the lighting technology of its time. Our task? To realign the lighting with the building's inherent connection to the natural world." In what started as a building with minimal lighting control, the retrofit breathed new life into the space, making a profound impact on the learning experience. With classrooms that once had eight switches now streamlined and a building that