Gif shows Schuylkill River’s dramatic transformation
It looks a lot different now than 70 years ago
Louis Kahn and his Philadelphia architecture revolution
Was the Philadelphia School of Architecture a radical movement?
18 simple ways to live green in Philly
From planting a free tree to purifying with plants, here are more than a dozen tips, big and small, to help make your home, neighborhood, and city more sustainable.
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The best places to see fall foliage in Philly
Who says you need to escape the city for fall leaf-peeping? Here are 12 of the best places to see fall colors without ever leaving city limits.
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10 Philly landmarks designed by Paul Philippe Cret
From Rittenhouse Square to the Rodin Museum, many Philly landmarks are tied to the French architect
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The pioneers of Philadelphia’s modernism movement
From architects to city planners, this group of seven paved the way for a modern Philly.
Study examines effects of city program to evict homeless encampments
Most of the people involved in the project were Philadelphians
Hotel and residential project may be coming to University City
It’s the latest for group, U3 Ventures
The ultimate Louis Kahn East Coast road trip
Here are 10 of Kahn’s projects, big and small, that have withstood the test of time in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
An illustrated guide to Louis Kahn
Get to know the architect’s signature buildings
Council approves $10M land transfer of Provident Mutual building
The building will be renovated for tenants including CHOP and UPenn
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Where Martin Luther King, Jr. left his mark in Philly
To celebrate MLK Day, we put together this map of all the places that he left his mark in and around Philly, from Girard College to a rowhouse in Camden.
Vote for Philly’s best new building of 2018
Looking back over the biggest construction projects in the last year
An adaptive reuse project wraps up at UPenn
The Perelman Center’s contemporary addition is meant to complement its art deco neighbor
Turning vacant lots into green spaces improves mental health, Penn study finds
Residents reported a decrease in depression when nearby vacant lots were turned into green spaces
19th Century Center City mansion with Louis Kahn addition asks $2.9M
The home was designed by Samuel Sloan
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Mapping University City’s development boom
Dozens projects big and small are in the works for the booming University City neighborhood, and we’ve mapped the most major ones here.
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to design another Penn college house
Penn announced Thursday that the university’s board of trustees has approved the design firm’s plans for a $163 million college house at 40th Street, Walnut Street, and Locust Walk.
9 winning projects of AIA Philadelphia’s 2017 Design Awards
From a boutique hotel to stunning reading room, these local projects are this year’s AIA Philadelphia Design Award winners.