AIA Philadelphia Award of Recognition
2002 winner for design excellence

Positioned between a national  park and a private courtyard, this urban 300-person assembly hall addition is enlivened by natural light and expansive views at either end. On the exterior, slender zinc-clad, stainless steel edged columns recall the proportions of nearby historic cast iron and granite loft buildings while expressing contemporary materials and detailing.

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The meeting suite side aisle walls are clad with cobalt blue fabric panels, forming a showcase for awards while concealing speakers and enhancing acoustics of the spaces. Visitors passing through the lobby can receive the latest announcements on the built-in flat screen display or peruse pamphlets flanking the built-in banquette.