“Pages of Possibility" is a celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and the power of a supportive learning environment. When you look around NYC you’re surrounded by color; whether that is the artwork, the signage, the fashion, or the architecture. NYC has been described as the culture capital of the world, the city is full of individuals of all different backgrounds. When we first walked through the Bloomindale school we took note of the various pops of colors surrounding us, this inspired us to bring a rainbow theme into our design. A rainbow is often seen as a sign of hope, the beauty after the storm, etc. For many, a rainbow carries a personal symbolic meaning–representing inclusivity and diversity, an all-embracing image of love and friendship. For an ICT reading classroom where kids may be faced with challenges, we felt having a sign of hope and inclusivity throughout the classroom would help foster a welcoming and peaceful environment.

Classroom was built summer of 2024