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-s...
• http://www.edutopia.org/blog/creating-makerspaces-in-schools-mary-b...
• http://learni.st/users/thinkschools/boards/1776-school-design-101-s...

Thanks for your thoughts!
JDF