With homeless facility, Stanley Tigerman strengthens his stand against elitism.

The article reports on the retention of Tigerman McCurry Architects in the Pacific Garden Mission headquarters project. The building will house more than 1,000 homeless people in separate dormitories. It will feature a landscaped courtyard atrium, as well as energy-efficient greenhouses that will provide organic produce to the residents and function as a job-training site. The new facility will also include a barbershop, beauty salon, chapel, gymnasiums and an auditorium.