Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center

Kingston, Massachusetts

Firm

Design Partnership of Cambridge

Client

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Area

18,642 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$5,053,000

Completion Date

08/2007

The natural beauty of the project site and meticulous maintenance of this independent school immediately kindled the creativity of the architect. The project’s main goal was to create a building that is sensitive to the size of children. Everything within the building, from the stage in the cafetorium to the desks in the classrooms, is scaled for young children. The exterior of the building is meant to appear as if it is made entirely of children’s blocks. Throughout, the interiors are similarly themed colorful accents and playful touches.
The center accommodates 112 children during the day and includes an auditorium that will hold up to 300 people. The Early Childhood Center extends the teaching values of the adjacent elementary school. These focus on providing an outstanding education, teaching responsibility, and providing a caring environment for each child.