Located in San Francisco, California, the Union Street Stores is a popular shopping complex designed by Beverly Willis in 1963. Prior to the 5 block stretch shopping complex being established, the area was deteriorating, which is what makes this building so significant. This project was one of the first to renovate a poor and unused area into an attractive and popular one. Willis was granted with an award for her achievement since she inspired many with the concept of adaptive re-use of construction in lacking areas.