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747 Project
The Last Salute
Rendering by Brendan McNee (brendanmcnee@gmail.com)
Living Casualties: Homeless Veterans
WSBT 22
22 February 2010
747 PROJECT SCOPE
747 S Main Street
South Bend, Indiana
The existing print shop is being renovated to provide shelter and communal space for homeless military Veterans. Renovations to the existing building to include the following Program:
Reception Area at front of building to receive Guests and Visitors. Reception Area needs to be contained to allow controlled access to the facility.
Office space(s) for up to five Staff Members, Coaches, and Volunteers. At a minimum, two private offices for Coaches are required.
Sleeping quarters for up to 38 men, in a series of smaller bunk rooms, including two beds for isolated detox. Sleeping quarters for residents will be located on the first floor to comply with standards of egress.
Separate toilet and shower facilities for male and female Guests.
Large common space to be used for social space and meetings; should accommodate 30 people, seated.
Kitchenette with space for a refrigerator and sink. No stove is planned for at this time.
New Exterior Doors to be added to allow egress from the facility to the Parking Lot and Garden.
Large Storage space/possible retail space for donated items adjacent to existing Loading Dock.
CHARACTER
The renovations will include a new facade for the existing building which is to be in keeping with the character of the neighboring Center for the Homeless. Greater openness and transparency to the street are goals and will help connect the facility more directly with the community.
Level of interior finishes to be determined pending additional information about budget and donated materials. Buccellato Design to make recommendations for finishes, fixtures, and fittings, and can also participate in the review of cut sheets or submittals for items to be donated (to review for consistency with your (JM's) overall design goals).
The 747 Project Committee is as follows.
Chris Elmerick (Click for Bio)
Construction Manager (CM), 747 Project
Buccellato Design (Click for Bio)
Designers, 747 Project
Granger Community Church (Click for Bio)
Remodeling Labor and Skills
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