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<\/a><\/p>\nKnown as the House in the Hills, the new facility will be at the corner of Fairmont Boulevard and Elm Avenue, near Monument Health\u2019s main campus.<\/p>\n
The single-story residence will include 12 guest rooms, with space for future expansion. The house will feature a community kitchen and dining area, a coffee bar, youth spaces, offices, laundry facilities and other amenities designed to support families during extended stays.<\/p>\n
The design aims to make the house feel like a home away from home.<\/p>\n \u201cWarm, residential inspired finishes such as wood-look flooring, textured wall panels and wood slat ceiling features were incorporated to soften the institutional feel often associated with health care-adjacent facilities,\u201d said Morgan Alt, an interior designer at TSP.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Curved forms and layered ceiling elements in the reception area help create a sense of flow and approachability while guiding visitors through the space.<\/p>\n Thoughtful lighting and color choices are also a factor, including warm red pendant lights that tie into the Ronald McDonald House brand while adding warmth and visual comfort.<\/p>\n \u201cThe overall design balances durability and functionality with a calming, hospitality-driven aesthetic, helping the space feel supportive and uplifting for families during challenging times,\u201d Alt said.<\/p>\n The exterior of the building will feature a welcoming facade with a landscaped gathering area, outdoor seating and a fire pit at the rear, providing families with a place to relax and connect.<\/p>\n According to Kevin Miles, CEO with Ronald McDonald House South Dakota, projects like this move forward only when strong partnerships are in place.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t come into a community and build a house unless we have cooperation from a hospital system,\u201d he said. \u201cMonument Health invited us to investigate the possibility of a house, and that opened the door for us to be able to start this project.\u201d<\/p>\n Before moving forward, Ronald McDonald House South Dakota worked with Monument Health to conduct a feasibility study, evaluating both community readiness and the number of families who might need the service.<\/p>\n It took roughly 2 1\/2 years to study the need and begin raising the funding required to launch the project.<\/p>\n The analysis showed that an average of about nine families per day in Rapid City could benefit from services offered by a Ronald McDonald House, and that demand is expected to increase as the community continues to grow.<\/p>\n \u201cAt this point in time, we\u2019re at the perfect position to expand and grow,\u201d Miles said, noting that support spans the region and that families who have been served by the organization are now helping to fund its expansion.<\/p>\n The organization continues to work with donors and partners to support the project.<\/p>\n The House in the Hills will total 23,617 square feet, including 6,300 square feet of shell space.<\/p>\n Construction is scheduled for completion in the fall, with RCS Construction of Rapid City serving as the general contractor.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n