The Children’s Village serves foster children with the central goal of family reunification. The cafeteria now offers a comfortable setting where families can meet and connect, as well as a flexible meeting space for staff and faculty.
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Post- construction; completed space
Tables can be grouped around a large central conference table or broken apart into smaller clusters. Seating is integrated with storage, allowing the room to shift seamlessly between formal meetings, communal meals, and casual gatherings.
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The renovation also reimagined the existing kitchen, which previously functioned only as a grab-and-go area. It has been upgraded with additional pantry space, allowing it to support larger events and daily meal preparation.
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Balancing functionality with comfort, the new cafeteria serves as a hub for meetings, events, and family gatherings, bringing people together in a space that feels open, flexible, and welcoming.