SITIO RECASTS THE COBBS CREEK RECREATION CENTER

SITIO presented design concepts for the revisioning of the Johnny Sample Recreation Center at Cobbs Creek during a public enegagement session last week in West Philadelphia. Developed by the Fairmount Park Conservancy for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild initiative, the new renovation and addition transforms the center into a beacon of light in the neighborhood, combining transparency and daylight with community programs for both children and adults. Located alongside Cobbs Creek, the updated center will offer indoor and outdoor amenities that reconnect the community and this uniquely bucolic park with access to trails along the historic creek.

SKYLINE WEST PROJECT RECEIVES UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FROM BETHLEHEM HISTORIC BOARD

The Bethlehem Historic and Architectural Review Board unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for the ‘Skyline West’ multi-family residential building in downtown Bethlehem - the local news article can be found here. This 40-unit residence combines luxury living within the respite of natural surroundings and spectacular views in a location exclusively convenient to enjoying the city’s best dining and entertainment.

SITIO WELCOMES TONG NIU!

SITIO welcomes Tong Niu to the team! Tong is originally from Xi'an, China, and has been living and working in Philadelphia since receiving a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Tong’s experience includes health care, residential, commercial, and mix-use projects where she has focused on combining creative concepts with practical design solutions. In her spare time, Tong enjoys throwing pigments on canvas and playing tennis - she just started learning and is looking for some tips!

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES IN BETHESDA

Construction progresses in Bethesda at the Astrid on Pooks Hill! Developed by EQT Exeter, this 2-tower, 562-unit multi-family residential development is located in the heart of the metropolitan Capital Beltway district.

SITIO WELCOMES OLIVIA DEAGRO!

SITIO welcomes Olivia DeAgro to the team! Olivia brings experience in the residential and multi-family realm where she has been inspired by how design can influence a positive impact within a community. A graduate from Jefferson University, Olivia held the position of Vice President at the University’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students. In her spare time, you can find Olivia trying out different restaurants and pop ups throughout the city!

AVENUE OF THE ARTS TOWER PROJECT FEATURED IN THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

SITIO’s residential tower project at Broad and Lombard Streets was recently featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Developed by The Goldenberg Group, this 43-story, 468-unit high-rise will offer cosmopolitan living with extensive amenities along the Avenue of the Arts. The tower incorporates the adaptive reuse of the adjacent historic mid-century Heath Care Center. Together both projects look to re-enliven and extend the southern boundary of such an important and vibrant corridor in Philadelphia.

BROAD STREET TOWER PROJECT ANNOUNCED FOR THE AVENUE OF THE ARTS

SITIO is the architect for a 43-story residential tower at the corner of Broad and Lombard in Center City, Philadelphia. Developed by The Goldenberg Group, this 468-unit high-rise will offer cosmopolitan living with extensive amenities along the Avenue of the Arts. The tower incorporates the adaptive reuse of the adjacent historic mid-century Heath Care Center. Together both projects look to re-enliven and extend the southern boundary of such an important and vibrant corridor in Philadelphia.

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR 2-TOWER PROJECT IN BETHESDA

Construction is well underway for The Astrid multi-family residential project developed by EQT Exeter. Constructed by CBG Building Company, this 562-unit luxury complex with 3 levels of below grade parking, establishes a premiere, lush urban-living experience inside the prominent capital beltway region. This uniquely located multi-family development provides spacious residential units with expansive views of the surrounding area while providing convenient access to Bethesda, Silver Spring and the National Institute of Health (NIH).

CONSTRUCTION KICKS OFF IN WEST PHILADELPHIA!

Construction has started at 4519 Chestnut in West Philadelphia! Developed by EQT Exeter and constructed by Intech Construction, the 327-unit multi-family project share a city block with the stately West Catholic Preparatory High School.  The building block’s contemporary architecture establishes a dialogue with the school building by echoing its scale, color, and texture - as it creates a new public pocket park along Chestnut Street that serves both.  Located proximate to the transit hub at 46th and Market, this location affords residents a speedy connection to downtown Philadelphia and it’s the surrounding neighborhoods.

SITIO WELCOMES GIOVANNI FUENTES!

SITIO welcomes Giovanni Fuentes to the team! As an architectural designer, Gio brings experience in mixed-use, commercial, and complex institutional projects. Through these projects he has focused on design and the collaboration of the interconnected disciplines. Growing up in the Lehigh Valley, Gio knew from the age of 5 that building and tinkering was his passion when he received his first Lego set. He attended Moravian college for engineering and continued to Temple where he received a Master of Architecture. In his spare time, you’ll catch him competing on the baseball field or racing on the Poconos Raceway in a car he built!

CONSTRUCTION ADVANCES AT 2500 LEAGUE ISLAND BOULEVARD

Construction at 2500 League Island Boulevard hit a milestone this week as precast panels - fabricated by Universal Concrete Products - began to be delivered and installed at the site. Structuring a building that is nearly the size of 3 football fields, each of the 160 slabs are 41 feet high by 12 feet wide - and weigh 32 tons each!

The panels are a composition of both deeply textured and smooth panels in a unique dark grey color to be accented by bright metal and glass inserts.  Developed by Gattuso Development Partners and built by Penntex Construction, the building will be a significant new asset to Philadelphia’s burgeoning life sciences industry.

CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT THE BOX FACTORY!

Construction has started at the Box Factory in Philly’s thriving Fishtown neighborhood! This 70-unit mixed-use project stands at the corner of North Front Street and Columbia Avenue, connecting physically and visually to the neighboring existing Box Lofts through a composition of brick volumes. The new building also has a shared, glassy ground floor entry pavilion that leads to a pocket-park courtyard garden, providing an oasis for the residents amongst its urban environment. A commercial space on the corner adds to the vitality and offerings of the neighborhood.