CetraRuddy redesigns Child Center of New York

Architectural and design firm CetraRuddy has completed the redesign of The Child Center of N.Y., a family-focused non-profit organization that serves 12,000 children annually.  "This was an exciting process for all involved. We created an environment that was designed for the child's eye, entertaining, uplifting and upbeat. There was nothing institutional about this space. Our detailed design included bright colors, vinyl polka dot wall coverings, plastic laminates with non-linear patterns, child sized furniture, everything to make the children want to return again and again to the space, " said Nancy Ruddy founding principal of CetraRuddy.  The space included two large conference rooms for group sessions - one designed for young children and another for older children and adults.  The 40 soundproof counseling rooms are bright and cheerful with child-height furniture.   The successful performance of the finished space is allowing the center to move ahead with the second phase of the project by adding 5,000 s/f to the space to be completed this fall.  CetraRuddy's Jeff Rosenberg said, "We are thrilled to be working with the staff of the center again completing this exciting and unique space. It is particularly rewarding to know that our 'child oriented' design has proved so successful for these worthy programs."