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Town House Facade
Photo by Eean McNaughton
Streetscape Before Redevelopment
Photo by Eean McNaughton III
New Unit Entrance / Stair
Photo by Eean McNaughton
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Project Profile:
The challenge was to
rehabilitate 31 abandoned and severely deteriorated row houses
in North Philadelphia for low income apartments. Working with
the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia
Housing Authority, The Developer National Temple / Landmark and
the neighborhood residents the project was accomplished on time
and within budget. Equally important is the functional planning
of 81 apartment units and the safe, bright, cheerful living environment
created from the shell of these wonderful late 19th century masonry
buildings.
McNaughton Architects employed
people from the neighborhood to assist our firm during the survey
and documentation of existing conditions. This was extremely
successful. It was not just employment, it was a learning experience
for our neighborhood resident crew. They were exposed to architecture
and some indicated an interest in pursuing and education in the
profession.
After the units were in use for
a few years, Eean McNaughton visited with one of the tenants.
She proudly toured us through her apartment and expressed her
pleasure with the design.
The 16th Street project along
with a separate project of similar size by Campbel Thomas Architects
was the genesis for the revitalization of this section of North
Philadelphia and the Temple University neighborhood. The area
is being transformed and rehabilitated. New housing is being
built and existing building are being renovated for housing and
commercial services. This gives us, as architects, great satisfaction.
We are a part of the team responsible for this success, and are
pleased to have had the opportunity to improve the physical environment
for the neighborhood.
Firm Responsibilities:
Existing Conditions Survey and Documentation, Design and Contract
Documents. We worked with the Philadelphia Firm of Campbel Thomas
Architects during all phases of the project and especially during
the Bidding and Construction Phase.
Completed: 1991
Cost: $8,000,000
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