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Housing and serving the hearts, minds, and families of children undergoing life-changing health treatments, Ronald McDonald House is a normalizing solace during difficult times. An expansion to the House in Rochester, Minn., nearly doubles the space available for families arriving from around the world to receive Mayo Clinic care.

Every design element contributes to a sense of home, complemented by the benefits of a built-in community. A balance between shared amenities and private guest rooms allows families to recuperate and recharge as needed. Floor to ceiling windows grace both the exterior and interior, letting natural light brighten the warm tones throughout the facility, including the new living-room-like front entry. Shared kitchen, laundry, fitness, and indoor and outdoor play areas bring a touch of comfort back into temporarily uprooted lives.