EXPANSIVE GREEN ROOF AT 2500 LEAGUE ISLAND BOULEVARD HIGHLIGHTED

2500 League Island Boulevard, a 130,000 flex building for life sciences, was recently featured on GreenRoofs for its expansive green roof installation. This recently completed 60,000sf green roof represents one of the largest installations in Pennsylvania to date. The green roof is an integral part of stormwater management, and its attributes contribute to the building’s LEED Silver certification. Developed by Gattuso Development Partners at Philadelphia’s Navy Yard, the facility’s construction is nearly complete.

SITIO NAMED FINALIST FOR CHICAGO DEVELOPMENT SITE

SITIO was recently named a Finalist for the Lake / Kezdie development project in Chicago. As part of a focus on design excellence,  the Chicago Department of Planning and Development invited architecture and developer firms to re-envision 3 mixed-use buildings near the Kedzie / Lake Green ‘L’ station. This significant commercial corridor is part of the South/West Initiative that looks to promote development and spur investment in the historically neglected West Side. More information can be found here.

THE ASTRID PROJECT HITS CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE

SITIO’s project, The Astrid in Bethesda, Maryland, is hitting a construction milestone as it nears the final pours completing the concrete podium and 3 levels of below-grade parking garage. Next up - 10 floors on each of the two towers which will start the construction of 562 multi-family residential units.

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.