This project transformed dilapidated and dangerous public housing into a community. The 834 units, built in 1942 as two-story, barracks-style buildings, are part of the Chicago Housing Authority's 3300-unit ABLA complex on the Near West Side. Working with residents at weekly site meetings, the architects developed a new design that called for demolishing half of the buildings. The new space became landscaped courts with rear gardens, parking, and safe play areas for children. The remaining buildings were gutted and 132 of them received pitched roofs with gables of varying design along with new windows, doors and porches. The jury found the project "very handsomely done, with nice proportions and straightforward detailing."