'Kids Village' Grand Opening on Sunday, Sept. 12 at Rancho Santa Fe Village Church
The Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho Santa Fe will reveal its new education building on Sunday, Sept. 12, when members and guests of the prominent church celebrate a grand opening of the “Kids Village.”
The original structure built in the 1960s was re-designed by domusstudio architecture to integrate with the church’s recently completed Lilian Rice-style sanctuary. The Kids Village incorporates new energy-efficient windows and lighting and mechanical systems, while reinforcing a fun learning environment. Bright colors blend with more traditional building materials found in the Spanish-style architecture.
“The new Kids Village is an efficient use of our church resources designed to address the Christian education needs of our church, especially Sunday school classes,” said the Rev. Dr. Jack Baca, Senior Pastor. “An old building has been transformed into a fun, welcoming space.”
Built by ROEL Construction Company, the $675,000 remodel has five classrooms, plus a workroom and a new nursery, serving as the church’s Sunday school for nursery through grade-school children. The toddler room includes a child’s-height entrance door and a low round view window that make the arrival and departure of children fun and memorable.
The new education building represents another phase of the master plan by domusstudio architecture. A place of worship for over 50 years, The Village Community Presbyterian Church began reconstruction in September 2008 when demolition crews arrived. The two-story, 25,420-square-foot main sanctuary and administration building was completed in early April.
The church also added a new roof to The Village Nursery School and a new playground for children ages 5 to 12.
A longtime pillar in the Rancho Santa Fe area, the Village Community Presbyterian Church was founded in 1956 and currently has more than 1,200 members in its congregation. Recognized for its adult and youth ministries and music programs, the church also has a state licensed preschool program for children ages 2 to 5 years.
Founded in 1986 as Dominy + Associates Architects, the award winning domusstudio architecture specializes in religious facilities, fire stations, libraries, educational buildings, senior housing and custom residential projects. The studio strives to enhance the lives of people through architecture, interiors, planning and service. For more information, visit www.domusstudio.com.
