Renovation of a pair of Quonset huts, a former industrial plant, to create new offices for a comprehensive AIDS service organization and a transitional housing facility in Belleville, Illinois. The building was made accessible, a new lobby was formed in an exterior loading area, and a new private outdoor courtyard was created on the backside of the building.

• 1999 Merit Award for Architecture
  St. Louis Chapter AIA
• 2000 Distinguished Building Award
  Chicago Chapter AIA
• 2000 Interiors Honor Award
  Chicago Chapter AIA
• "Dwellings: Belleville, Illinois"
  Dwell Magazine, October 2001

Jury comments:
" A high value adaptive reuse both physically and socially."
" It takes full advantage of the strong existing space and image."
" The new enhancements are smart, appropriate and cost effective."
" It makes something special out of nothing."

Bethany Place website

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photo credits
interiors: Jeff Jacobson
exteriors: Philip Durham