THE STELLARIUM

The Stellarium, is a multisensory educational museum, named from the word "Stellarium"; which is a three-dimensional map of the stars. The museum is located in Austin, Texas, where 69% of people live with some type of disability. The Stellarium provides a universally designed museum that explores how to navigate with the 5 senses – sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. The design of the space is inspired by disabled people who struggle to navigate their daily lives throughout buildings and to enlighten designers as to the importance of a built environment designed using the principles of universal design. The Stellarium, located with a School for the Deaf, is designed for the general public, as well as impaired students, family and friends, and designers. The clients, Travis County Service for The Deaf & Hard of Hearing, will use the museum as a way to share the value of universal design, highlight the daily struggles of a dual sensory impaired person navigating through the senses, and creating an inclusive community. The space also offers ASL, painting and braille classes.

10,000 square feet