San Francisco, California

This project consists of 83 apartments for formerly homeless individuals and families, in a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units. The apartments are small, but provide full kitchens, storage, and ample natural light. Additional amenities include on-site social services and a variety of community spaces, including two interior courtyards and a landscaped rooftop deck. The services offices and shared laundry facilities are grouped in a suite – along with a dedicated homework and tutoring room – and located adjacent to the Children’s Courtyard. This allows parents to supervise their children while receiving help and participating in community life. The mid-rise building is located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco and was designed to relate to the neighborhood’s architectural character, including decorative cornice treatment, bay windows, and street level retail.