Raymond and Joanne Welsh Bancroft Campus at Mt. Laurel

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Project Description

“One world. For everyone.” For nearly 130 years, Bancroft has been a leader in breaking down boundaries for individuals with neurological challenges, autism, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. To progress with its innovative continuum of care and to unlock each person’s full potential for lifelong learning and fulfillment, Bancroft is relocating programs on their 16 acre Haddonfield campus to a new 30 acre campus. With a focus on life skills and job training, the new campus will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the Bancroft School, the Lindens, and Transitional Housing in 178,000 square feet of space. Its buildings will be organized around a series of outdoor rooms which will serve a variety of scales and purposes, linked by views and pathways. These buildings and a sensory trail will form natural protective edges to the pedestrian campus, with vehicular traffic and parking located along the perimeter. Key to the success of the campus is the introduction of a commons building that creates synergies between the education and housing programs and provides nodes of interaction with the surrounding community. The Commons houses a clinic and medical/dental center providing both in- and outpatient services. Caring for the students’ well-being is paramount, and the on-site clinic offers an environment where participants can access necessary services in a safe, comfortable setting.