Children's Friend and Family Services

2005- 2007  Salem, Massachusetts

One of the oldest charities in the country, Children’s Friend was founded as the Salem Seamen’s Orphans Society, in 1837. Throughout its 165 year history, its mission- strengthening Children and families- has remained unchanged. And throughout these years it has honored its charitable mission of serving those most in need. This renovation provided a new headquarters for the Children’s Friend. The site is a former city school containing 12,000 sf of space. A new addition between the buildings will provide a glass enclosed entry for visitors. This space will have a waiting area, reception deck. The Children’s Friend is committed to community access and a meeting room will be located in the second floor for community meetings. All of the building systems will be replaced providing a new heating air conditioning system, lighting, data and telephone and new plumbing. Our firm will also design and coordinate the new furniture.
 

Client
Children’s Friend
Status
Completed 2007
Size
Buildings 12,000 ft2
Land 30,000