A supportive housing community for 76 chronically homeless veterans with disabilities. The building, a national historic landmark built as a juvenile court and detention facility, was made available for adaptive reuse by affordable housing developers. This change of use triggered complete structural and systems upgrades and new circulation and fire life safety upgrades. The design capitalizes on the narrow floor plate to create light filled corridors and generous studio units. The new elevator bank added beyond the building envelope buttresses the building against seismic forces. Material and color choices emphasize permanence, comfort, and a residential atmosphere.