Annunciation House
Location: 1003 E. San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
Completed: June 2021
Sq. Ft.: 7,300 sq. ft.
Category: Renovation/Rehabilitation
Client: Annunciation House Inc.
The project involved the gut rehabilitation of a historic emergency and transitional housing center for immigrant refugees in El Paso. Built in 1910, this 2-story brick building now features dining/lounge areas, a kitchen, bathrooms, and sleeping rooms. The renovation preserves its historic integrity while accommodating up to 80 people.
About Annunciation House
Annunciation House is a volunteer organization based in El Paso, Texas, that has provided shelter, food, and hospitality to migrants, homeless individuals, and refugees since 1978. Operating in the spirit of Catholic social teaching, it offers a place of welcome and support for those in need, particularly those journeying through the border region.
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About Gut Rehabilitation
A "gut rehabilitation" or "gut rehab" is a construction process where the interior of a building is completely stripped down to its core structure—the "guts." All interior elements, including walls, flooring, plumbing, and electrical systems, are removed. The building is then rebuilt from the structural shell with entirely new components and a new layout, allowing for modern systems and spaces within an existing structure.
About El Paso, Texas
El Paso is a major city in the far western corner of Texas, situated on the Rio Grande across the border from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. It is a key hub for international trade, transportation, and culture. The city is known for its strong military presence, rich history, and unique desert landscape at the foot of the Franklin Mountains.
About Historic Integrity
In architecture and historic preservation, "historic integrity" refers to the authenticity of a property's historic identity. It is the ability of a property to convey its significance, based on the survival of physical characteristics that existed during its period of historical importance. Preserving integrity involves carefully maintaining materials, design, workmanship, and location to protect the story the building tells.
