The images attached are from a feasibility study we are working on for a very unusual triangular lot in South Philadelphia. This preliminary design proposes a gated entry courtyard off the main street, allowing the living spaces above to have views into the courtyard. The program consists of a three bedrooms, three and a half…
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We are happy to share some recent schematic design images of the mixed-use project we are working on in West Philadelphia. The program will include commercial frontage along the first floor and apartments above. The images focus on the entry, lobby and common spaces that will be a part if the design. Images by Joshua…
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We are excited to be working on a small mixed-use project in West Philadelphia. This project includes three apartments and a small commercial space at grade. These images are from the early stages of schematic design. Images by Josh Fabrizio. 04/2021
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Sunroom Addition. This year, it seems that many folks are considering adapting, renovating, and adding onto their existing houses. This is an example of a small addition we are designing on the rear of a Fishtown rowhouse, with the goal of creating a stronger link between the residence and their rear yard. The program consists…
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We are excited to be working on the design on small residential project here in East Kensington. ‘Mother’s Tower’ is a four story rowhouse that is designed with the goal of creating the opportunity for vertical living, while still allowing for accessibility and aging in place. The lot is challenging, in that it is only…
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We are excited for the construction of the Market Street Development to begin in the early months of 2020. This development project consists of eighteen apartment units throughout four buildings, located in West Philadelphia, PA.
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We were happy to have the renovation of the Holy Name of Jesus Convent here in Fishtown featured in the Real Estate section of the Inquirer on 12/09/2018. The Philly.com version can be seen here: http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/residential/philadelphia-apartments-convent-flats-holy-name-of-jesus-church-20181205.html
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We were happy to have the Kohn Residence here in Fishtown featured in the Real Estate section of the Inquirer on 11/19/2017. The Philly.com version can be seen here: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/philly-home-designed-to-match-church-neighboring-houses-20171118.html
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Demolition of the interior finishes is underway at the convent, and they are exposing some very interesting materials. This is the rear section of the building that once housed the bedrooms of the nuns. The original finishes of the chapel, entry lobby and main stair at the front of the building are being preserved.
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We just wanted to post an update on progress of the Thompson Street project. We were very happy to receive the support of the FNA, and today, the approval of the required variances by the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment. We look forward to seeing construction commence within a month or two. The project proposes…
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We were very happy to receive the positive voting results at the Fishtown Neighborhood Assn Zoning meeting last night. We are looking forward to moving ahead with the renovation and excited to be a part of saving this structure. It is a real gem, and it will be nice to see it have a new…
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We are excited to be involved in the proposed renovation of the Holy Name Convent on Susquehanna Ave in Fishtown. It is a beautiful building and an important part of the varied urban fabric of Fishtown. The intent is to transform the structure into apartments, with the goal of maintaining as much of the original…
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Towards a New/Old Architecture September 13, 2015 – January 17, 2016 As a recipient of a 2014 AIA PA Architectural Excellence Design Award, RKM Architects was pleased to be invited to participate in a four month exhibit, “Towards a New/Old Architecture” at the Susquehanna Arts Museum in Harrisburg, PA. For more information, click here.
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3-23-2015 The Case Study House Series was included as a part of the ‘On the Rise’ exhibit that is taking place at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. It is an ongoing study that looks at the typical Philadelphia rowhouse and proposes a 3′-0″ ‘zone of opportunity’ within which the facade may be manipulated materially and…
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2-15-2015 As recipients of the 2014 Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Award, RKM Architects will stage an exhibition of our built and unbuilt work at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. Please join us for the opening reception of the ‘On the Rise’ exhibition on the evening of March 19, 2015. The reception will include wine,…
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11-12-2014 It was a great honor to receive a Merit award from the Pennsylvania AIA last night for ‘Lantern House’. The awards ceremony was at the Barnes last night and you really could not have asked for a more beautiful venue.
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10-20-2014 RKM Architects was awarded the Philadelphia emerging architect award for firms that have been in existence less than 10 years. We could not be more pleased. Thanks to the AIA, Silent K, Brett, Steph, Maria for making this happen. This is a great thing for our practice.
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7-29-2014 Stack house is an adaptive reuse project in the South Kensington Section of Philadelphia. In this project, we are converting what was formerly a two-bay auto detailing shop into a single family residence with home office and work shop. We are working on some publication images of ‘Stack House’ using a new rendering program….
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2-17-2014 Congrats go out to Kimberly Miller, (silent K), for receiving the 2013 Outstanding Preservation Award from the University City Historical Society. This award is for the “Smart House”, which Kim worked on as a part of her role at Drexel University. The Smart House project included the renovation of an historic mansion into housing….
read more5-6-13 Our house and studio, “Lantern House”, was featured on HGTV’s “You Live in WHat” series that deals with adaptive reuse projects. It will air several more times over the next couple of months, so please feel free to check it out. The scheduled times are in the attached link. We are the final piece…
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We were very happy to be featured in Residential Architect Magazine, the publication of the American Institure of Architects.
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1-3-2013 We were very happy to have Lantern House featured in Context Magazine, the regional publication for AIA Philadelphia. Its very flattering to be included.
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10-11-2012 Very proud to have received this recognition from the AIA. Thanks go out to: Matt Wargo – for some great photography. Brett Kielick for making them look even better. MacIntosh Engineering for making it stand up – elegantly. Urban Technology Inc for keeping us warm. The Iron Studio for some good iron. Paul’s Woodshop…
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