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Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs needed an experienced architecture partner to reimagine a beloved local club and design a space built for the future.

YEAR

2014

STATE/WHERE

Santa Ana, CA

CLIENT

Boys & Girls Club

Reviving a Community Cornerstone

For decades, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has been a safe haven for local youth—but time had taken its toll. 

Close-up of exterior door at Boys & Girls Club teen center designed by Visioneering Studios, featuring branded decal with values like 'fun' and 'authentic'.

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The Opportunity

As one of the oldest Boys & Girls Clubs in Orange County, the Santa Ana location had remained largely untouched since its original construction. Deferred maintenance had impacted the building’s infrastructure, and its outdated layout no longer met the needs of today’s families. From aging restrooms to inefficient climate systems, the space was due for a complete transformation.

Renovated classroom at Boys & Girls Club teen center interior design by Visioneering Studios, featuring new carpet, fresh paint, whiteboard, and modern furniture.
Lobby interior of Boys & Girls Club teen center designed by Visioneering Studios, featuring donor wall with acrylic signage, mission graphics, and Joe MacPherson quote.

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The Vision

The goal was to honor the Club’s legacy while building for the future. That meant restoring comfort and function, while introducing new spaces for hands-on learning, technology, culinary exploration, and family engagement. At the heart of the vision: equipping the next generation to thrive—academically, creatively, and socially. 

Exterior design of Boys & Girls Club teen center with dark blue facade, 'The Garage' signage, and branded decal entry doors design build firm Visioneering Studios
Exterior entrance of the Joe MacPherson Center for Opportunity with bold signage, part of the Boys & Girls Club teen center designed by Visioneering Studios.
Interior of Boys & Girls Club kitchen with bright lime green walls, white tables and chairs, and modern finishes by visioneering studios - interior design studio

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The Execution

Visioneering Studios transformed the aging 17,892-square-foot facility—adding 478 square feet of new space and delivering essential upgrades to insulation, HVAC, and restrooms. The renovation introduced hands-on environments like a robotics lab, culinary teaching kitchen, expanded recreation zones, and a shared learning space for families. The result is a safe, modern Club that empowers the next generation while continuing to serve as a vibrant cornerstone for the Santa Ana community.

Colorful youth lounge with yellow chairs, lime green walls, and a garage-style window overlooking the outdoor patio at the Boys & Girls Club, designed by Visioneering Studios.