Metro School

Charlotte, NC

This unique new school facility serves students from ages 5 to 21 with special educational needs. The school supports 250 students with autism, hearing or visual impairment, traumatic brain injuries, and disabilities with varying levels of acuity.

The urban school campus features a centralized internal courtyard, a small aquatic therapy center, an occupational and physical therapy suite, vocational studies, and a below-grade parking garage. The design supports educational programs for communication, personal and home management, career/ vocational training, and community skills development.