Share 'Design Spaces'

I have read a lot about creating design-oriented learning spaces for students to spark their creativity and collaboration (see the links below).  has anyone planed a design space (or maker space) or have actually built one? http://thejournal.com/articles/2013/02/13/designing-collaborative-spaces-for-schools.aspx http://www.edutopia.org/blog/creating-makerspaces-in-schools-mary-beth-hertz http://…