Habitat for Humanity
NDC assisted Prince George's County's Habitat for Humanity by creating conceptual designs for a house in Fairmont Heights. The challenge of the design centered on the fact that the foundation was already laid down for a ranch style house, placed on a narrow lot, with the short end of the building facing the street. NDC created facade improvement drawings and interior space plans which reoriented the building towards the street, creating a facade that activates the street and blends into the community.
Towards the end of the design process, Habitat found out that the Washington Redskins and Bank of America were interested in funding the project! NDC designs were quickly sent to Habitat's Architect to be produced into construction documents so that the County could approve the design changes in time for the football season. Luckily, everthing moved along smoothly. Construction on the Habitat House began on November 27th in the RedExField Parking lot, and will continue in Fairmont Heights. The Redskins held the first dedication ceremony at the Redskins/Cowboys game on December 30th, and a second dedication ceremony will be held at the Habitat House when construction is complete.
Project Completion: 2007
Project Location: 904 59th Avenue Fairmont Heights
Links: "Redskins Give Back on a Tough Day." YouTube Video
"Redskins, Bank of America Help Build Homes With Habitat for Humanity." Washington Redskins
"Players lend hand to Habitat for Humanity, give lucky fan new home." American OBSERVER