AIA Eastern Pennsylvania 2023 Design Award Winners & Submissions

The jurors felt the auditorium addition was a fantastic exercise in applying a modern element to a historic building.  The glass entry creates a point of engagement for informal gathering, as well as additional accessibility to the building.  The attention to detail from the brick match to the landscaping integrates the addition gracefully. 

The jury believed this project exemplified impactful design through its contextual, environmental, and equitable qualities.  The massing of the entry welcomes students to a space filled with natural light.

With the guidance of goals set forth in the design process with stakeholders, the design team delivered a project hitting the triple bottom line.  The jury felt the interior spaces exemplified excellence in Interior Architecture through use of materials, views of nature, and spacious volumes.

This renovation is a successful example of investing in older buildings and maintaining programmatic spaces for modern use.  The historic character remained in tack with the addition of modern amenities such as HVAC and accessibility.  The quality, texture, and use of the building remains a strong part of the community.

The jury commends this project for its commitment to adaptive reuse and investment within our cities.  It encourages possibility and optimism within the surrounding community.

This dated building was reinvented for modern use while maintaining the strong bones of the building.  It provides an excellent learning atmosphere through its connection to nature and exposed building components.