Ronald McDonald House at Stanford
A home away from home for families in need, the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford provides a sanctuary of comfort, inclusivity, and care. In collaboration with the San Francisco Design Center and Bay Area partners, BAMO designed the Lobby, Great Room, and Kids’ Great Room for the organization’s expansion — the largest in the world — creating welcoming spaces that foster community, warmth, and hope for families during their most challenging times.
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Location
Stanford, California
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Photographer
Aubrie Pick
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Team Members
Gerry Jue, Anne Wilkinson
The result? An elegant suite of comforting spaces—entry, great room and kids’ playroom—that provides families in crisis a soothing, serene place to gather.” San Francisco Cottages and Gardens
BAMO’s design for the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford began with a simple but profound idea: to create spaces that heal through beauty, inclusivity, and connection. The architecture and interiors reflect the warmth of California modernism — open, sunlit, and grounded in nature. Natural materials, from oak and elm to stone and plaster, provide an inviting palette that feels both residential and timeless.
In the Lobby, the sculptural Tree of Hope anchors the experience — a symbol of shelter, strength, and community. Beyond, the Adults’ Great Room offers a serene retreat filled with daylight and views of lush gardens, while the Kids’ Great Room encourages play and imagination through color, texture, and scale. Every element was designed to uplift the spirit and restore a sense of normalcy, reminding families that even in difficult times, there is room for comfort, joy, and hope.
