In the past, people lived closer to each other; neighbors were familial, where people often casually shared spaces. However, today’s society privileges separate and independent living environments thus, the relationship between individuals has become increasingly separated. As an interior designer, I want to create a friendly short-term housing with safe communal spaces for international students with an adaptive reuse building. Creating a familial community for international students creates opportunities for them to communicate and learn from individuals from other cultures. This type of community provides a safe and friendly short-term living space for international students before they find their long-term housing.