GLORIA DEI CHURCH

Escondido, CA

The Gloria Dei campus prioritizes outdoor space at its center. The design includes a new preschool playground where children can learn in nature. Limestone benches, decomposed granite, and hardwood decking invite gathering and respite outside. The sound of water flows from a custom carved Santa Barbara sandstone boulder. At the mouth of the canyon, a small gathering space offers a place for contemplation in nature.