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Kayla Kim
Youth Rehabilitation & Counseling Center
Adaptive reuse of an abandoned middle school
Floor plan of Gongjin Middle School, one of the closed schools I found in Korea:
Butterfly Life Cycle
My design is inspired by the butterfly life cycle, using it as a metaphor for personal growth, recovery, and renewal. Each stage represents a different part of the healing process: the egg symbolizes safety, the larva and pupa represent transition, and the imago reflects openness, growth, and transformation.
Form Development & Mass Study
curvature,
continuity,
and balance.
Physical Model
Outdoor playgrounds and open grounds
Spaces for therapy, play, and interaction
Digital Modeling
Using digital tools and developed the project’s spatial organization, form, and circulation to better visualize how each space supports safety, transition, and growth.
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