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Under Construction: Charles Library At Temple University
Photography

Under Construction: Charles Library At Temple University

Something Snøhetta this ways comes. Michael Bixler takes us to the quad at Temple University where its new library is currently taking ...
Best Architecture, Urban Design, & Public Art Of 2018
Architecture

Best Architecture, Urban Design, & Public Art Of 2018

It was a banner year for architecture, art, adaptive reuse, and design. JoAnn Greco shines a light on Philly's best projects of ...
With A Little Help From Frank Furness, We Evaluate 10 New Projects
Architecture

With A Little Help From Frank Furness, We Evaluate 10 New Projects

Hidden City architecture critic Jason Lempieri summons the spirit of Frank Furness in this appraisal of Philly's newest urban ...
The National? It’s About To Reappear
Development

The National? It’s About To Reappear

The façade of the historic National Restaurant Supply Company building in Old City will be rebuilt as part of a 192-unit mixed-use development in Old City. Groundbreaking ...
Gehry, PMA Break Ground On Major Renovation
Architecture

Gehry, PMA Break Ground On Major Renovation

The $196 million "Core Project" to renovate key areas of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and create nearly 100,000 square feet of new space began this morning with an official ...
Tracking The Evolution Of Industry At 34th And Grays Ferry
History

Tracking The Evolution Of Industry At 34th And Grays Ferry

The site of Penn's new riverside research campus has a long, decorated history of industrial enterprise. Contributor Madeline Helmer dives deep into the ...
Most Intriguing Projects Of 2016
Architecture

Most Intriguing Projects Of 2016

With dozens of projects to choose from, contributor Hilary Jay, founder of Design Philadelphia, selects 11 outstanding examples of new construction, adaptive reuse, and public amenities completed this ...
Good, Bad, and Ugly: A Survey of Fishtown’s New Construction
Architecture

Good, Bad, and Ugly: A Survey of Fishtown’s New Construction

As Fishtown struggles to keep up with its growing reknown, developers have likewise tried to keep up with housing demand. Frankford Avenue alone looks drastically different than it did just five years ago, and on ...
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