Courtesy of 2015 AIA Housing Awards

• A permanent supportive housing facility designed for, and operated by, the government of the District of Columbia
  • The first permanent supportive housing project for the District’s Department of Human Services
• Consists of 40 single occupancy units with community and support space
• The City operates a variety of housing types and models to accommodates the homeless (mostly focus on temporary, nightly shelter)
  • This project is the first to develop private dwelling units with full living spaces, kitchens and baths for the chronically homeless
• A milestone for the City in its effort to redefine the concept of housing for the homeless community
• Design challenge was the create a “home” rather than an institution
• The exterior has large and individualized windows on the facade to identify particular spaces
  • Fosters a pride of ownerships and the security
  • Predictable domestic environment encourage the continual growth and change of the residents
• Each living unit is designed for single person efficiency while collectively the facility operates as a community
• Communal spaces are interspersed with office where residents can seek substance abuse counseling, case management, employment and housing placement assistance, etc.
• The project is a welcome addition to a diverse, vibrant and rapidly growing neighborhood