Indiana School for the Deaf's Grant Henry Courtyard

Indianapolis, Indiana
Client: Indiana Department of Administration, Public Works Division

The Indiana School for the Deaf commissioned CONTEXT in 2000 to develop a new vision for a campus playground that had become antiquated and unsafe. The resulting master plan addressed a challenging program that called for three separate age-specific play areas, outdoor learning opportunities, a dining terrace, open space for both recreation and gathering, native gardens, art exhibits, and a performance stage. The courtyard, completed in 2005, is a beacon for learning and fun and invites students, teachers, and parents alike to enjoy a space devoted purely to the imagination.