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County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestow

County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestown, PA [3/3]

Our renovation and addition and renovation to the County Theater will add a new box office and concession lobby where movie-goers can mingle, bringing a contemporary theater experience to the historic building. The renovation also adds accessible first-floor restrooms to make the guest experience more comfortable and convenient for all.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestow

County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestown, PA [2/3]

Our renovation to County Theater will introduce a 180-seat auditorium to host main attractions, foreign and classic films, and special events including live performances. Plus, a new small stage adds a venue for events like discussions, presentations, and screenings.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestow

County Theater Renovation and Expansion. Doylestown, PA [1/3]

We are working with the nonprofit County Theater—part of Doylestown's historic downtown district— to transform the building into a contemporary cinema while maintaining its distinctive character. The exterior design pays homage to the theater’s iconic canopy and continues the rhythm of the commercial street.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania. Phila

Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA [3/3]

Housed in a brick structure from the late 1960s, the original library had dark interiors that felt cut-off from Hamilton Walk. Our renovation replaces the brick facade with floor-to-ceiling windows at ground level. This opens up the building to the campus, allowing passersby on Hamilton Walk to see inside and bringing natural light to the once-gloomy interiors. Reading areas and lounges for informal group work line the windows, activating the facade and offering daylit spaces with views out to campus.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania, Ph

Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA [2/3]

The reimagined Biotech Commons supports new modes of research by offering a range of spaces and
services that better support how people learn and work. And unlike typical University libraries, Biotech Commons does not require a Penn ID for access on weekdays before 6PM, making it a barrier-free place that drives innovation by inviting professionals, students, and community members to collaborate.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania. Phila

Biotech Commons, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA [1/3]

We just completed our Biotech Commons project at the University of Pennsylvania, transforming an outdated biomedical library into an open center for cross-disciplinary learning, prototyping, and collaboration. The renovation rethinks what a university library can be in an era when book reference and individual research have given way to digital learning, hands-on making, and transdisciplinary exploration. Gone are the carrels and the stacks, replaced with tech-integrated conference spaces, collaboration classrooms with moveable furniture and boards, and a digital fabrication lab equipped with modeling tools and 3D printers.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Noyes House, Vass

Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Noyes House, Vassar College. Poughkeepsie, NY

We restored Noyes House, a residence hall at Vassar College designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957, creating significant functional benefits while preserving the building's distinctive circular shape and chevron windows.

Photographs by @jeffreytotaro

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Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Paul Peck Alumni

Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Paul Peck Alumni Center, Drexel University. Philadelphia, PA

VMA was tasked with rehabilitating the historic, yet underutilized, Frank Furness-designed building on Drexel's campus into a new home for the university's Alumni Relations Department. Our approach preserved elements of the building's century-old history, yet allowed it to serve a new purpose in a contemporary context.

Photographs by Tom Bernard

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Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Society Hill Townh

Restoration and Adaptive Reuse: Society Hill Townhouse Expansion. Philadelphia, PA

VMA combined two historic townhouses in one of Philadelphia's oldest neighborhoods into a single cohesive home. To restore the homes to their original appearance after years of heavy alterations, we meticulously reconstructed their street facades, recapturing their original elegance and bringing unity to the front elevation. A discreet contemporary addition in the backyard further links the two structures without changing their historic street-front appearance. In collaboration with @furydesigninc

Photographs by Don Pearse
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Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwi

Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwin School. Bryn Mawr, PA.

With the seating retracted, the theater can become a classroom, assembly hall, or rehearsal room. A large bank of north-facing windows was restored to provide daylighting and views during classes and assemblies.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwi

Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwin School. Bryn Mawr, PA.

A flat-floor performance hall in what was the main gymnasium features a combination of telescopic seating and portable risers, easily accommodating a wide array of stage and seating configurations with minimal setup. A pipe grid spans the entire performance hall ceiling to allow lighting and scenery to be hung anywhere in the room. The control room overlooking the hall contains equipment to manage the LED performance lighting and audio-visual systems.

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Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwi

Simpson Center for the Performing Arts, The Baldwin School. Bryn Mawr, PA.

At The Baldwin School, we reimagined a run-down 1960s gymnasium into a performing arts venue with 300 seat theater. Our approach made strategic interventions to the existing building to transform it into a distinguished and contemporary center. The renovated lobby features a glass partition that can be folded to extend the space into a reception hall for performances.

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Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia You

Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia Youth Basketball. Philadelphia, PA.

We are working with non-profit organization Philadelphia Youth Basketball (@phillyyouthbasketball) to create a multi-use center that empowers young people to reach their potential as students, athletes, and leaders. In addition to basketball facilities, the 100,000-square-foot Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man Center' will include a suite of community spaces that promote financial literacy, health, wellness, and nutrition.

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Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia You

Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia Youth Basketball. Philadelphia, PA.

In addition to seven indoor and eight outdoor basketball courts, the new center will also include a wellness center, a healthy foods hall, and a Philadelphia Basketball Hall of Fame to commemorate the significant moments, teams, and individuals in the history of Philadelphia basketball.

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Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia You

Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center, Philadelphia Youth Basketball. Philadelphia, PA.

More than just a place for basketball, the Alan Horowitz 'Sixth Man' Center will be a community hub that supports every aspect of Philadelphia Youth Basketball's mission to educate and empower disadvantaged youth. An education wing with classrooms, digital media lab, and engagement center will host classes, community gatherings, and events.

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The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing

The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, Villanova University. Villanova, Pennsylvania.

The 400-seat proscenium theater with full fly loft has an elegantly curved balcony. It is the centerpiece of the new building, which also includes two more performance venues.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing

The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

One of three venues in the building, the black-box theater accommodates performances in end-stage, thrust, or arena formats thanks to reconfigurable seating. Each of the spaces is outfitted with the latest theatrical lighting and acoustic technologies, allowing the University to host technically sophisticated productions.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing

The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, Villanova University. Villanova, Pennsylvania

The new John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts combines a full suite of performance venues and educational spaces into a single building, creating a destination cultural hub for Villanova. The Center includes three major performance venues: a proscenium theater, a black-box theater, and a Performance Lab for more experimental productions.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

By adding a new atrium, we created clear circulation paths between Christ Church's Neighborhood House and Washburn House, expanding capacity for programs including receptions, arts and theater festivals, and community gatherings. The Church building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Landscape completed in association with @sikorawellsapp

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

Home to a multitude of activities, events, and uses, the Neighborhood House was in need of a renovation to improve circulation and accessibility. Our design adds a fully-glazed atrium that serves as an accessible entrance and connects Neighborhood House to the adjacent Washburn house, bringing underused spaces online and serving the building's multiple choreographed functions.

Landscape completed in association with @sikorawellsapp

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia, PA

Since its opening in 1915, Christ Church's Neighborhood House has been central to the congregation and the larger Philadelphia community, hosting everything from receptions after service to arts festivals, theater performances, and social service programs. But, after more than 100 years without major work, the building struggled to meet community needs. Our renovation adds an accessible infill entryway that connects the Neighborhood House to the historic Washburn House, links circulation between the two, and adds an elevator, unlocking useable program area and clarifying the visitor experience.

Landscape completed in association with @sikorawellsapp

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro

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Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pe

Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA

As part of our renovation to the Law Review & Law Journal Offices at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, we separated the Journal and Review offices and developed a distinctive visual language for each. The Journal takes a neutral palette enlivened by vibrant green accents.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro
Client: @uofpenn @pennlaw
MEP: @bba_engineers

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Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pe

Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA

Our renovation of the Law Review & Law Journal Offices creates distinct spaces for the Review and the Journal, providing each with their own identity. For the Review, we outfitted the workspaces with bold red chairs and warm but neutral finishes. The space creates work areas for both solitary and collaborative work.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro
Client: @uofpenn @pennlaw
MEP: @bba_engineers

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Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pe

Law Review & Law Journal Offices, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA

As part of our renovation of the Law Review and Law Journal offices at Penn Law, we redesigned the entry of the Review, installing a reclaimed mantle, cherry bookshelves, and an oriental carpet. The new design turns the previously dated space into one befitting the prestige of the publications.

Photograph by @jeffreytotaro
Client: @uofpenn @pennlaw
MEP: @bba_engineers

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