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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Chester Firefighters Now Get an Early Warning of an Unsafe Building
Chester firefighters have an early warning system to tell them if a vacant building is too structurally dangerous to enter, writes Madeleine Wright and Rory Hardenstine for CBS News Philadelphia. Placards will now mark vacant and structurally compromised buildings so firefighters will be alerted to potential dangers inside. It’s an initiative paid for with a…
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Two Montgomery County Castles on Pennsylvania’s List of Nine Majestic Fortresses to Visit
Pennsylvania is home to many grand castles where visitors can explore history and admire stunning architecture, including two which are located in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Today, Grey Towers Castle sits on the campus of Arcadia University in Glenside, but when it was first built, it served as the home of…
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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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Pennsbury School District Announces Design Sessions for New High School
The Pennsbury School District is moving forward with its plans for a new high school, announcing two sessions to discuss the building’s designs for athletics, music, and arts programs, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The sessions are scheduled on August 7 at 5 PM specifically focusing on athletics, activities, and physical education. On…
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Feasterville-Trevose’s Buildwell Group Starts Historic Rowhome Renovation in Rittenhouse Square
Feasterville-Trevose home and commercial builder, The Buildwell Group, has started a six-month project to transform a historic rowhome in Philadelphia into a luxurious, modern residence, according to The Reporter. The three-story brick house is located in the historic Pine Street neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square. “We are excited to blend the concepts of modern efficiency with…
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Bucks County Event Venue Empire Sees Expansion with $2M Overhaul of Spring Mill Manor
Bill Haas, the owner of three prominent Bucks County wedding and event venues, has expanded his portfolio with the acquisition of Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Purchased for $3.15 million on June 3, the property includes the 35,000-square-foot manor and the 12,000-square-foot Spring Mill Athletic Club. …
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Perkasie ‘Maximalist’ Homeowner Leon Liss Transforms House into Victorian Haven
After owning three Victorians, Perkasie homeowner Leon Liss spent thirteen years adding old-world character and charm to the clean-slate 2005 Colonial he moved into with his wife and two daughters, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was a dream of ours to move here,” said Liss, an Allentown native. “We were looking in…
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Foundation Working to Save Widener Mansion Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park
Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park is thought to be one of the greatest surviving Gilded Age mansions in America, writes Jen Grimble for LoveMoney. The 480-acre $8 million estate was built between 1897 and 1900 for US tycoon, art collector and Titanic investor Peter Arrell Browne Widener. Lynnewood Hall had 110 rooms, including an art…
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Spring Reopening of Andalusia Estate Near Bensalem: Experience Gilded Age Elegance in a Modern Setting
A majestic estate near Bensalem, otherwise known as Andalusia, has recently reopened for the season, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. This property offers over 50 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, splendid Delaware River vistas, and a restored house that sparkles with the elegance of the Gilded Age. Andalusia was once home to…
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Pennsbury High School Selects KCBA Architects for Falls Township Campus Redesign
The Pennsbury School Board gave the green light for a Hatfield-based architectural firm to design the new Pennsbury High School in Falls Township, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. Expenses were a factor in the choice to select KCBA as the designer, which would cost the district $1.6 million more than…
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Boathouse Row is Lit Again After A Year of Darkness
Boathouse Row along the Schuylkill is back with its bright lights nearly a year after going dark, reports Greg Payne for FOX 29. Last March, the iconic Boathouse Row lights were shut off to replace the existing lights, which needed to be repaired and refurbished. During a public relighting ceremony on Thursday, March 7, the…
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Pennsbury School District to Choose Finalists for New High School Architect
The Pennsbury School District is nearing a decision on the architect for its ambitious new high school project, with KCBA and Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates as the finalists, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Superintendent Thomas A. Smith announced these firms will undergo a detailed interview process this Thursday at Fallsington Elementary School, starting…
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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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New Hope’s George Nakashima Woodworkers Upholds Legacy in Artisanal Furniture Design
George Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope is well known worldwide thanks to the amazing works of its bespoke designers and artisanal furniture makers, writes Rory Evans for Esquire. The company is run by Mira Nakashima, who is continuing the legacy first started by her late father, George, in 1945. The work of the family business…
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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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Doylestown’s Mann-Hughes Architecture Leaves No Stone Unturned in Elegant Bethlehem Church Exterior
The recently completed Grace Church Bethlehem in Bethlehem township boasts a lovely exterior thanks to Doylestown-based Mann-Hughes Architecture, according to Quality Stone Veneer. The exterior was installed in a custom-color Cobblestone Lambris style, giving it a natural and timeless elegance. The style was chosen for its larger stone face dimensions that fit perfectly to the…
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