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Jefferson Makes Room For Modernism With New Preservation Program
Preservation

Jefferson Makes Room For Modernism With New Preservation Program

Jefferson University brings Modernist architecture to the forefront with their new historic preservation program and center for studies. Michael Bixler has the news

Grasso Holdings Hits A Flat Note With New Rivage Site Design
Architecture

Grasso Holdings Hits A Flat Note With New Rivage Site Design

  Since 2011, one of Philadelphia’s more prominent design-and-build firms, Onion Flats, has been a partner in the redevelopment by owner Grasso Holdings of East Falls’ most prominent gateway, 4300-4326 Ridge Avenue. The parcel, located at the corner of Ridge and the Falls Bridge–often referred to as the “Rivage site”–still sits as a large parking lot […]

New Pedestrian Entrance At Laurel Hill Cemetery To Grant Access From Schuylkill River Trail
Urbanism

New Pedestrian Entrance At Laurel Hill Cemetery To Grant Access From Schuylkill River Trail

A new entrance to Laurel Hill Cemetery is in the works that will transform how pedestrians and cyclists access the historic burial garden from the Schuylkill River Trail. The gateway adds another green attraction to the city’s growing web of interconnected public spaces

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Mechanics, Manifested: Phila U’s DEC Center In Photos

Philadelphia University’s DEC Center takes a strong stance on unusual—just like the college it’s built for. Brad Maule profiles the building in a mini-photo essay

At Philly U, A New Building Becomes A Fulcrum For Academic Innovation
Architecture

At Philly U, A New Building Becomes A Fulcrum For Academic Innovation

Open a month, the new building for the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce is meant to transform teaching and learning

Subversion in the Rowhouse City
Architecture

Subversion in the Rowhouse City

Review of the new book “Hip and Hidden Philadelphia: The Unexpected House in a City of Tradition,” by Virginia Restemeyer and E.I. Weiner

Best In The World
Development

Best In The World

Better than Bassett’s? The judges say Capo Giro rules

It’s Not Just Hollywood
History

It’s Not Just Hollywood

Joe Queenan takes on the imprecise use of city names in movies


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