Architecture
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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Philadelphia 76ers, Comcast Spectacor Hire Architects to Design New South Philly Stadium
The Philadelphia 76ers and Comcast Spectacor have chosen the architecture firms that will lead efforts toward building the new sports complex that will be built in South Philadelphia in the next few years, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Populous, a renowned stadium developer, and Philadelphia-based design firm Moody Nolan will oversee the concept for the…
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JAM Architecture Crafts Scandinavian-Inspired Summer Home in Bucks County
Architecture and interiors studio JAM helped a Brooklyn family design and build a Bucks County farmhouse as a cherished summer home with a Scandinavian aesthetic, writes Kelly Dawson for the Architectural Digest. The aim was a space where the family could showcase their collection of vintage Scandinavian furniture while creating memories together. “This is a…
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Lansdowne Theater Plans Fall Reopening as Public Gets Restoration Tour
A $19 million project to restore the former glory of the Lansdowne Theater as it becomes a new concert venue got some love Saturday when community members and leaders were invited inside. The former movie theater at 31 N. Lansdowne Ave. dates back to 1927 and has been closed since 1987. It’s scheduled to open…
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Schradergroup Acquisition Brings Conshohocken Design Expertise to National Stage
Conshohocken-based Schradergroup has been acquired by Hord Coplan Macht, a major architecture firm headquartered in Baltimore, writes Melody Simmons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition, announced this week, gives Hord Coplan Macht a solid entry into the Philadelphia market—along with expanded reach into Pittsburgh, Lancaster, and State College. Schradergroup, founded in 2004 and based…
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MCCC Students Listen to The Cosmos During Independent Study
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) students are putting an ear to outer space to help scientists detect important signals coming from the universe. Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Kelli Corrado, independent study students Loujain Ahmed, Ruby Armor, and Thomas Quinn have been building and testing horn radio antennae — small radio…
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Airy Street Prison’s Future to Be Discussed at Norristown Open House
A public open house regarding the future of the Airy Street Prison redevelopment project in Norristown will be held today, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The event is scheduled for this afternoon from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Suite 202 in One Montgomery Plaza. A public outcry has saved the prison from demolition.…
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Delco Native Revives 1800s Farmhouse in Elkins Park with Modern Touches
Delco native and seasoned woodworker Colin Browne, and his wife Karolye Eldridge were living in New England until the cost of living forced them to reconsider their location, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their return led them to an 1800s farmhouse in Elkins Park, nestled beside Tookany Creek, in need of significant…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility for 100th Anniversary
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art facility this Thursday that will allow visitors to witness veterinary care like never before, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The 39,000-square-foot welcome center, part of a multimillion-dollar development, is designed to enhance visitor engagement and…
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Charles E. Dagit Jr., Renowned Architect, Merion Native and Civic Leader Passes at 80
Charles E. Dagit Jr., an influential architect, Merion native, and civic leader known for his profound impact on architectural design, has passed away at the age of 80, writes Gary Miles forThe Philadelphia Inquirer. With a legacy spanning three generations, Dagit designed over 300 projects during his 40-year career, leaving an indelible mark on…
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Historic Washington Crossing Bridge Scheduled for Replacement
The historic Washington Crossing Bridge will soon be replaced, writes Amie Rukenstein for Mercer Me. The bridge that connects the two halves of the national historic landmark Washington Crossing Park in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is owned by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. The agency recently published a Request for Proposals looking for…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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MCCC Adds Green Space to Pottstown Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) started construction at its Pottstown Campus to convert a parking lot into a green space. The near one-acre parking area at the college’s North Hall building will be transformed into a grass-covered space with a new retaining wall, site lighting, and drainage along the Manatawny Creek. Construction started Oct. 24…
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Two PECO Power Plants, Relics from Philadelphia’s Industrial Past, About to Become Hubs Once Again
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and Jefferson — are about to become thrumming hubs again after decades of standing vacant, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While both projects will include apartments, the final results will…
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Completely Refreshed, This Striking All-Black Barn in West Chester Stands Out in Rural Landscape
When a couple who had previously lived a nomadic life on a boat decided to put down their roots on the ground and decided to make their home in West Chester, writes Sarah Akkoush for the Dwell. They were looking for a simplistic home that would ground them in the beautiful Chester County countryside. After…
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After Renovating Home in Bala, Family Enjoys Modern Home in Penn Valley
After renovating a classic stucco Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, Paul and Lauren Lipowicz got antsy, and ventured out into Penn Valley for their next home-spiration, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2014, the pair found a home with a modern exterior, but its inside needed a bit more love. The rickety…
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Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But when their daughter started raising her family in Chadds Ford, the retired couple decided to find a haven closer to their loved ones, designed with their…
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WSJ: University of Pennsylvania Architecture Chair Installs Tesla Solar Roof, With Unexpected Delays
Winka Dubbeldam, chair of the architecture program at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design, installed a new, $78,000 Tesla Solar Roof on her Long Island home, but the process took much longer than she expected, writes Fred A. Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Dubbeldam decided to add photovoltaic panels while renovating…
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