- 2025 Pioneer Prize
- From Commercial space
QEEG Brain School
Project Description
QEEG Brain School is a pioneering educational environment designed
specifically for children with attention disorders and early intervention
needs. Covering 132 square meters, the space integrates neuroscience,
spatial psychology, and sensory-responsive design to create an
engaging yet calming atmosphere that enhances cognitive function,
focus, and emotional well-being.
Design Concept: A Secret Playground for Learning and
Exploration
The school is conceptualized as a "secret playground", transforming
traditional learning spaces into a safe, interactive, and sensory-friendly
environment where children feel at ease, curious, and motivated to
explore. The spatial layout is designed to promote fluid movement and
visual connectivity, reducing sensory overload and helping children
transition smoothly between activities.
Arched openings and curved partitions define the various learning
zones, creating a seamless and non-intimidating flow throughout the
space. These architectural elements soften the environment, ensuring
that children do not feel restricted or confined. The interplay of natural
light and reflective surfaces expands spatial depth, while a muted color
palette of soft neutrals and calming greens fosters relaxation, making
the environment feel open and immersive.
A Science-Based Approach: EEG Cognitive Assessment for
Personalized Learning
At the heart of QEEG Brain School is an EEG-based cognitive
assessment system, which plays a crucial role in personalizing learning
experiences. This scientific, tiered intervention program enables
educators to track individual cognitive responses and attention levels,
allowing them to progressively adjust the curriculum to match each
child’s needs. By structuring learning experiences in a gradual and
supportive manner, the design ensures that children develop their
focus over time without feeling overwhelmed.
Acoustic Comfort and Sensory Integration
Sensory overload is a common challenge for children with attention
disorders, making acoustic control a critical factor in the design. To
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minimize distractions, floating sound-absorbing panels are
strategically placed throughout the space to diffuse noise and
maintain a peaceful, focused learning atmosphere. The exposed
structural elements preserve an industrial aesthetic while being
softened by wood textures and cork flooring, offering tactile warmth
and comfort.
Additionally, transparent partitions balance openness and privacy,
allowing children to feel connected while maintaining structured
learning areas. These elements ensure that children do not feel
isolated while also preventing sensory overstimulation.
Material Selection: Comfort and Stability for Emotional WellBeing
The choice of materials plays a fundamental role in enhancing the
emotional security and comfort of the learning environment. One of
the standout features is the static flocked carpet, which mimics the
warmth of home. Its plush, soft texture provides a sense of security,
reducing anxiety and encouraging children to feel comfortable
engaging in learning activities. The anti-static properties of the carpet
also ensure that children experience a stable and sensory-friendly
surface, helping them stay calm and focused.
Furthermore, cork flooring and wooden textures contribute to a
grounded, natural atmosphere, reinforcing the school’s holistic
approach to cognitive and emotional support. The non-reflective,
smooth surfaces prevent visual overstimulation, making it easier for
children to focus on learning tasks without unnecessary distractions.
Encouraging Movement and Multi-Sensory Engagement
Recognizing that movement is an essential part of learning for children
with attention challenges, the school incorporates adaptive seating,
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movement-friendly flooring, and interactive sensory tools. These
design elements align with neuroscientific findings on embodied
cognition, which suggest that physical activity enhances focus and
learning retention.
The flexible seating arrangements allow children to choose positions
that suit their comfort, ensuring that they remain engaged without
feeling constrained. The flooring is designed to accommodate both
seated and movement-based activities, allowing children to alternate
between stillness and activity in a natural, intuitive way.
A New Benchmark for Early Intervention Educational Spaces
QEEG Brain School is more than just a learning environment—it is a
transformative space that nurtures cognitive development, emotional
resilience, and self-confidence. By seamlessly blending science-driven
educational strategies with architectural innovation, this project sets a
new benchmark for early intervention and neurodivergent-friendly
learning spaces.
By redefining how space can support cognitive engagement,
emotional stability, and sensory well-being, QEEG Brain School
demonstrates the power of design in shaping positive learning
experiences. This project serves as a model for the future of inclusive,
neuroscience-backed educational spaces, ensuring that children with
attention challenges receive the supportive and nurturing
environment they need to thrive.
Years of service: about 25 years
Title: Design Director (Founder & Principal)
Profession: Architecture & Interior Design field
"SIDSTORY" was established in 2013.
It is a platform capable of integrating interior design and architectural space,
combining cultural cultivation, emphasizing the uniqueness of spatial stories,
and developing spaces with a soul based on user habits.
The original intention was for spaces to be born from individuals,
encountering beauty, and creating a beautiful atmosphere. By transforming
the nutrients of life into the energy of happiness, the goal is to make spaces
have unique memory points.
SIDSTORY's role is like cosmetic surgery for spaces, identifying the highlights
of a space to transform it completely. Through design stories, it aims to
create emotionally impactful scenes.
In the business, there is a deep belief that design stories can stack up brand
value, thereby increasing brand recognition for commercial spaces. In the
residential domain, the goal is to make the user's story the catalyst for the
soul of the space, transforming it from a mere container to a realm that
carries beautiful memories.
Creativity has limitless possibilities, reproducing the warmth of memories in
a space. SIDSTORY doesn't just sell design; it sells the resonance after
experiencing the story of a space.
-Awards
2025
French Design Awards - Gold - CHOCCY Metal
2024
International Property Awards - Winner - Nikko Kerreos
2023
TITAN Property Awards - Gold - Nikko Kerreos
Outstanding Property Award London - Winner - Nikko Kerreos
2022
Muse Design Award - Gold - Isolated Forest
Muse Design Award - Sliver - Mic Mind Studio
Architecture Master Prize - Honorable Mention - Isolated Forest
SBID International Design Awards - Isolated Forest
2017
German Design Award - Special Mention - Extend‧Extending
2016
A’Design Award - Bronze - Extend‧Extending
A’Design Award - Bronze - Wander
K Design Award - Winner - Extend‧Extending
K Design Award - Winner - Wander
