UCLA Childcare Center by Ar.

Josh Blumer

Architect: Josh Blumer

Location: Los Angeles, CA,
US
Category: Day Care

A modern daycare facility

located in Los Angeles,
California fit for 215 students
and staff. The facility is
anchored in early childhood
development design program
wherein vibrant design,
sustainable materials and
healthy interiors are given
emphasis.

Given the urgent need and

lack of suitable on-campus
space, UCLA, Bright
Horizons and the design
team worked to convert the
fourth level of the Westwood Marketplace shopping center — the former site of a
Longs Drugs store — into classrooms, administrative offices and a reception area.
The adaptive re-use project incorporates floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful finishes
and a variety of plants throughout the space. A large outdoor classroom/play area
located directly in front of the center leverages the large footprint of the former retail
parking area.