Architecture The Cobertizos Of Kensington Steeped in culture, community, and a sense of ownership, Kensington’s porch cages are anything but a neighborhood quirk. Michael Buozis brings us this latin-infused story of tradition and architectural modification
Architecture Black Is The New Red? Philadelphia’s most important modern building–PSFS–is famously clad in black brick, a polished standout in the red brick city. Now, 80 years later, as Theresa Stigale reports, across the city black brick is back, and it’s big
Architecture Ghost Hunting In The Rowhouse City In the city of rowhouses, nothing is forever, not even homes. But, when a rowhouse is demolished, it often leaves hints of its life on the walls of its neighbors who live on. Profiling a Kensington rowhouse, Molly Lester traces the history of one building ghost—and finds others around town
Architecture Rooftop Paradise: A Nautical-Inspired Deck on the Parkway Is this the coolest deck in the city? Take an exclusive peek at the nautical-inspired rooftop deck of furniture designer Jim Trachtenberg, which boasts flawless views of the Fourth of July fireworks over the Art Museum.
Architecture Divine Lorraine Architect’s Forgotten North Philly Rowhouses At A Crossroads The mastermind behind the Divine Lorraine Willis J. Hale left his mark on wildly inventive and ornate housing developments throughout the city. Christopher Mote has the story of one set of houses on an epic block in transition in North Philly
