Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (CADAS) Apartments
Chattanooga, TN
Tinker Ma led the design of a two-story residential building with 16 studio apartments, providing safe, supportive housing for CADAS clients as they progressed through their recovery journey. The design emphasized privacy, autonomy, and stability, recognizing the importance of having a safe and comfortable place to call home. Each studio was efficiently designed with a compact kitchen, private bathroom, and ample natural light, providing residents with a functional and independent living space of their own.
The building provides direct access to supportive counseling, peer support, and CADAS programming, connecting residents with resources that encourage continued growth and stability throughout their recovery. The overall design approach balanced safety, dignity, and independence to create an environment that supports long-term recovery and successful transitions toward independent living.
The project was supported through community fundraising efforts and a Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) infrastructure grant.
Learn more about CADAS here.
Tinker Ma Project Team: Josh Rudisin + Desaree Frost
Photography : 161 Photoraphy
