Originally constructed in 1973, this public housing project was only half occupied and decaying, contributing to the blight of its neighborhood.

The Delaware State Housing Authority hired Kitchen & Associates Architectural Services to upgrade all of the 108 residential units into attractive places to live.

Constructed of wood framing and plywood siding, the original contemporary design was in sharp contrast to the surrounding conservative brick architecture. So the architects chose concrete masonry to create dynamic new exteriors that compliment the local vernacular and will take a great deal of abuse without any ill effects.

Some creative detailing and the use of traditional gable forms help improve the pedestrian scale of the project. Enhanced by a similar new façade treatment a community building houses offices and maintenance along with laundry facilities and rooms for meetings.

 

Retail Buildings | Correctional Facilities | Religious Buildings | Office Buildings | Multi-Family Housing | Schools | Single Family Home

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Building Applications | Interlocking Concrete Paving | Segmental Retaining Walls | Articulated Concrete Block Paving | Concrete Masonry Units