From the 2025 Educational Interiors Showcase: Austin International School Library Renovation
Highlights
- Biophilic design principles are incorporated through natural light, wooden niches, and nature-inspired ceiling motifs to promote well-being.
- Nest-like reading spaces and arched windows invite students to connect with nature while enjoying their books.
The renovation of the library at Austin International School in Austin, Texas, situates it prominently at the front of the existing school building, housed in an old church. To facilitate holistic, next-generation learning, the trilingual library employs the principles of biophilic design to promote student well-being and creativity. Taking advantage of the arched windows, nest-like wooden reading niches invite students to commune with nature and enjoy their books in the natural light. The blue accent wall and playful carpet pattern celebrate the school colors, and grooved ceiling tiles invoke the motif of a thatched roof or bird’s nest.
Read more about Austin International School and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.