Project Description...

The goal of this project is to convert the existing two-story standing structure into a multi-level single-family home with ground-floor leased commercial space. The new building will be set in contemporary style and constructed using the latest in sustainable practice. The residence will be LEED-for-Homes certified.

Transforming an old Building...

- 6,800 sq ft medical facility.
- two stories & vacant since 2003.
- built in 1957 of concrete and steel frame.
- plot size = 40'x97', building size = 40'x85'. Spans full width of plot.
- currently zoned as R10 - multi-family residential (with commercial variance).
- sits on the North side of the street facing Southward towards Fairmount Park.
- sits on an historic block but is considered "non-contributing" by the commission.
- includes small cement basement containing electrical meters, boilers, and sewage drain.

Into a Sustainable Mixed-Use Home...

- new construction & contemporary design contributes to Spring Garden Street.
- 6,800 sq ft medical practice reduced to small 800 sq ft upscale chocolate retail shop.
- chocolate shop adds vitality to the neighborhood providing enjoyment & community gathering.
- supported by the Spring Garden Civic Association; approved by the Philadelphia Zoning Board.
- to become Philadelphia's 1^st LEED-certified home under US Green Building Council's guidelines.
- completed building to serve as a model for the City of Philadelphia for innovation in sustainable design.
- completed building to serve as an educational tool for children, students, and anyone with curiosity or interest.
- environmentally and socially mindful through design & build process; innovative steps to minimize negative impact during and after construction.

Commercial Space at the Heart of the Museum Area...

Unfinished ground floor commercial space will be available for lease upon completion of this project. The building sits on Spring Garden Street, a main thoroughfare for cars and pedestrians, and touches the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The building faces Southward with unobstructed sunshine for most of the year and a direct line-of-site to the Von Collins baseball park and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Its high-visibility and walking proximity to Kelly Drive, Fairmount Park, and area museums (such as the new Barnes Foundation art gallery) makes it an ideal location for business operations. The Parkway is host to many annual events such as: Fourth of July, US Pro Cycling Championship, Museum Rodin Garden Party, and the Philadelphia Marathon - where tens of thousands of people come to celebrate. Size of commercial space 800 sq ft with the addition of a private basement utility/storage area and optional outdoor patio seating.