An investigation of what it means to be a child was the basis of this programming studio, which was equally divided into research and design. Each student developed a unique research proposal relating to the child before being assigned a building type and location. Focusing on how a child's role in society can be elevated in order to benefit both the child and the adult, I explored the ways in which an architecture could foster an environment where a child could become more confident in themselves and also where adults could learn to once again become "child-like". After choosing the building type of a planetarium and a prominent location on the Knoxville South Waterfront, a detailed program and design that spoke to six weeks of research was developed.Occupying a neglected site in a new neighborhood overlooking the Tennessee River and downtown Knoxville, the planetarium acts as public amenity. The ground slopes gently upward over the course of three city blocks until it reaches an 80 foot bluff above the river, cradling a large factory of culture and scientific discovery underneath the active roof that provides incredible views of downtown and the 1982 World Fair’s Sunsphere.Inside, the spaces are given over to the child, from the entrance to the design of the exhibits. Upon entering, a tunnel with a length, height, and slope ratio allows the child to see what is beyond the axis- the planetarium sphere that recalls the World’s Fair from 30 years ago. On the sphere are projected images of children and stars which is not to be understood until the end of the journey. After watching a show and then ascending to the top of the building, a juice and espresso bar offer expansive views and a moment of rest. Next are the children’s interactive exhibits, which house the secret to the projected images on the sphere below. A series of mini-planetariums are located in the floors with the last one being a surprise photo booth fit to the size of a child. A time delayed projection allows for the child to see their image on the sphere upon leaving the center, making another discovery of their own. Once again, the child and the adult go through the tunnel. Now they also understand what happens beneath them--a research lab and archive for the Astrophysics Department of the University of Tennessee. The researchers and students see the children, are curious about their activities, and hopefully have a chance on their off-time to act as a child, too, whether it be in the cafe beneath the sphere where they can graze their hands along the bottom of the planet sized object, or squeeze into the personal planetariums and have a laugh at themselves.This is a place designed for the child. But it acts as a vehicle of discovery for everyone and as a beacon of the future for the city.