MLK House
MLK House is the rehabilitation of a vacant 12-room building into 11 supportive studios for formerly homeless veterans. Each private unit will feature a kitchenette, and residents will share bathrooms, laundry facilities, and community space. The project modernizes the aging structure to meet current safety and accessibility standards while creating a stable, service-supported environment.
Scope Highlights:
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Convert 12-room building into 11 private studios with kitchenettes
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Add shared bathrooms, laundry, and community spaces
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Upgrade plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire protection systems
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Improve site and building accessibility, including new paths of travel and entries
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Modernize finishes and fixtures for durability and resident comfort
Renovating a decades-old building to meet modern life-safety, accessibility, and energy standards required integrating new systems into the existing structure while preserving its integrity. Careful design planning ensures efficient unit layouts, ADA-compliant shared spaces, and durable, low-maintenance finishes suitable for long-term supportive housing. With its small scale and veteran-focused mission, MLK House creates a welcoming, service-oriented environment while making meaningful use of a previously vacant property.
