Xuefeng Li of Everest Group was recognized at the prestigious 13th Annual Architizer A+Awards, securing both the Jury Award and Popular Choice Award for the Beacon House project in the competitive Multi-Unit Housing category. This dual honor represents a rare accomplishment that validates the project’s ability to resonate equally with architectural experts and the general public.

As a multi-unit housing project, The Beacon House stands out as an innovative response to homelessness. The structure combines transitional housing with comprehensive social services. Its thoughtful design prioritizes both functionality and human dignity. The most distinctive architectural feature — a dynamic twisted form that optimizes skyline views — serves as both an aesthetic statement and a symbolic representation of personal transformation. The integrated public pathway ascending to a rooftop garden, on the other hand, ensures all residents have equal access to uplifting natural spaces and panoramic vistas.

Image Credit: Xuefeng Li