Sleep Wellness Center at Austin Prep

Reimagining School Health Infrastructure

Designed as a passion project for Austin Prep, the Sleep Wellness Center integrates education, clinical assessment, counseling, and restorative spaces to support students' sleep health throughout their school days.

The center is designed to serve students during free blocks, study periods, before extracurricular activities, and after school—providing resources for those who need to evaluate their sleep patterns, learn about sleep science, consult with specialists, or simply recharge.

  • Student Lounge

    A welcoming area where students can relax, chat with friends, and recharge.

  • Sleep Resource Library

    A quiet space filled with books and research materials on sleep health and science.

  • Learning Lab

    An interactive classroom for lessons and workshops led by sleep counselors. Here, students learn about the importance of sleep and the science behind healthy rest.

  • Counseling Office

    A private space where students can meet one-on-one with sleep counselors to discuss their sleep and personal wellness concerns.

  • Mindfulness Studio

    A space for yoga and relaxation sessions led by certified instructors to help students reduce stress and relax.

  • Sleep Assessment Lab

    Here, students’ sleep patterns can be evaluated using professional sleep tracking tools such as polysomnography and actigraphy.

  • Nap Room

    A calm, softly lit space divided into individual nap areas. Each section includes a personalized alarm system designed to wake students without disturbing others, ensuring they don’t miss class or activities.

Interview

At the Passion Project Museum, students showcased individual projects that they worked on throughout the school year to faculty and students.

I presented my Sleep Wellness Center, an interactive 3D model built in The Sims, so visitors could “walk through” nap rooms, sleep library, and assessment labs while I discussed the research behind the design.