City:
San Francisco
State:
California
Courtesy of 2014 AIA Housing Awards
- Former San Francisco Central YMCA building, a 9-story Classical building
- Converted into 174 micro-units of permanent housing and supportive service space
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New housing units are approximately square feet and include private baths and compact kitchenettes
- Preserve original window bays
- Gain spaciousness from generous proportions and high ceilings
- Ample storage, cooking facilities, and individual bathrooms
- New radiant heating system, energy efficient lighting and ventilation, and the use of healthy materials support sustainability and resident well-being
- Ground floor is largely occupied by a Department of Public Health clinic for residents of Tenderloin supportive housing, which an emphasis on holistic services, wellness, and permanence