Clad in brick to fit in unassumingly with the neighboring context, the exterior of the building is accented with channel glass to provide a glow of light in the shared spaces, emphasizing the importance of community and relationship-building. The interiors are shaped with color and light to bring vibrance and cheer to the building, providing an atmosphere of dignity and positivity for its residents as they work to reshape their futures.

Adjacent to an existing transitional residence at 520 Gates Avenue, where the Doe Fund pioneered its approach to combating homelessness starting in 1990, this new building will expand the capabilities of the organization in the area, allowing it to help meet the pressing need for shelter beds in New York City. Once complete, the current residents of 510 Gates will be relocated to the new building, allowing the older building to receive a long-awaited renovation. The Doe Fund’s Ready, Willing and Able program emphasizes paid work in tandem with holistic social services, career training and support to overcome substance abuse as a path to self-sufficiency. The high standard of care provided by the Doe Fund is a model that UAI is proud to support through the design, development and eventual construction of this project.