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June 2009 Beautiful Ronald McDonald House Opens San Diego, California -- "Location, location, location" is usually the first thing said when undertaking a new domestic venture. The new Ronald McDonald House at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego boasts this and more. Located across the street from the hospital atop a 6-story parking garage the new facility offers 65,000 square-feet of hotel-like amenities, dedicated to the comfort and solace of families with seriously ill children. The seeds of the project's origin were sown after plans for the garage were completed and the ground was ready to be broken. At that time, it was realized that millions of dollars in acquisition costs would be saved if the garage could serve more than one purpose. While many millions dollars were saved, it took quite a bit of coordination and planning to ensure that the structures interfaced seamlessly. All in all, the beautiful result confirms that the new Ronald McDonald House is in the right place at the right time. The new facility offers a play room, garden, salon, computer lab, basketball court, kitchens, study space, and 47 private accommodations all arranged around an open-air courtyard. Utilizing the principles of green design, the project has many elements that make it a candidate for consideration for LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Joseph Wong Design Associates provided architectural services. Burkett & Wong provided Structural Engineering. Randall Lamb provided Electrical Engineering and SC Engineers provided Mechanical Engineering services.
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