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Bethany Place
Belleville, Illinois
Renovation of a pair of Quonset huts to create new office space for a comprehensive AIDS service organization and transitional housing facility. Located in Belleville, Illinois, this former industrial plant was made fully accessible, a lobby was formed in what was previously an exterior loading area, and a new private outdoor courtyard was created on the backside of the building.
AWARDS:
• 1999 Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture
AIA/CPC Design Awards,
St. Louis Chapter AIA
• 2000 Distinguished Building Award,
Special Recognition
Chicago Chapter AIA
• 2000 Interior Architecture Honor Award
Chicago Chapter AIA
Jury Comments:
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A high value adaptive reuse both physically and socially."
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It takes full advantage of the strong existing space and image."
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The new enhancements are smart, appropriate and cost effective."
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It makes something special out of nothing."
IN THE NEWS:
• "Dwellings:
Belleville, Illinois"
Dwell Magazine,
October 2001
photography:
Philip Durham
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