This two storey building was to be renovated to accommodate an interim facility, to be operational quickly to serve the urgent needs arising from the opiate crisis, and a permanent facility to house additional counselling and support services. The interim facility had to operate while the permanent facility was under construction.

Full architectural services. Site plan and landscape design. Aided in satisfying the requirements of multiple levels of government for items such as site plan approval,change of use, hazardous materials and designated substances.

Enabled the prompt opening of the interim facility by limiting the work to finish upgrades, provision of IT and security, thus avoiding the need to apply for a building permit. Staged the construction to allow uninterrupted services at the interim facility. The design of the entry sequence and distribution program elements respont to the need for privacy and dignity of users.