Child Development Center

P250 Child Development Center, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California

The Child Development Center (CDC) Complex – 2 single-story CDC facilities totaling 63,000 square feet – provides classroom space for children between six weeks and 5 years of age. These two buildings provide military personnel and authorized civilians and their families with full time, quality childcare and development for about 462 children.

The interior of each building is designed to provide the guest with a subtle yet playful concept of “bringing the outdoors in”. The lobby area welcomes families with a sense of home and openness, through the aesthetic use of colors, textures and surface materials, enhanced by children’s artwork displayed throughout. Integrating signature elements of ffe, the guest is introduced to a voluminous ceiling of floating clouds and decorative lighting upon entry. Natural elements inclusive of trees and sky features, were created by 2d dimensional panels providing interest on walls. The durable, low maintenance terrazzo floor surface, suitable for high traffic areas will include decorative leaf elements creating a pattern and cohesive design throughout. The natural colors in these elements also create a way finding element in lobbies and adjacent spaces.