Designed for refuge and recovery, The Night Ministry’s new home provides an oasis for security, independence, and safety for young adults facing adversity.

Three stories of a 1910 heavy-timber manufacturing building, known for the two-story exterior murals on three of its facades, are renovated to support the growing needs of the nonprofit organization providing housing, healthcare, and human connection to those experiencing homelessness.

To reinforce feelings of security, safety, and privacy, a new entrance created from a former loading dock welcomes overnight guests on the side of the building away from the busy street; a large awning above and ramp provide protection and accessibility. Here and throughout, glass doors and windows are critical elements designed to build trust, allowing guests to glimpse inside before entering to further alleviate feelings of stress.

Inside “The Crib”, which operates on the first floor, corridor space is reduced to increase openness, visibility, and monitoring, thus promoting feelings of emotional and physical safety.

The vibrant mural wall in the central dining space embodies the organization’s commitment to supporting and uplifting those in need. This colorful artwork, designed by the local nonprofit Marwen, also provides a glimpse into the serving kitchen, where essential nourishment and care extend to individuals experiencing homelessness.

The second and third floors are home to the administrative offices, where employees and volunteers can now comfortably meet under one roof. Here, a new suspended metal stair serves as the primary architectural element, connecting the floors visually and physically, further promoting the organization’s core values of openness, collaboration and human connection.

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General Contractor: Bulley & Andrews
Structural Engineer: GRAEF
M/P Engineer: Martin Peterson Company, Inc.
Electrical Engineer: Nesko Electric Company
Landscape Architect: McKay Landscape Architects
Owner’s Rep: IFF
Photography: Kendall McCaugherty, Hall + Merrick Photographers