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JOIN US AT THE GALLERY TALK ON NOVEMBER 7TH!
about a week ago
THE JOHNNY SAMPLE RECREATION CENTER HAS RECEIVED LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
about 2 weeks ago
EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE EXHIBITION FEATURED IN AL DIA NEWS
about 3 weeks ago

Join us for a Gallery Talk on Saturday, November 7th at 2pm featuring a dynamic discussion on ‘The Power of Place’ with Maurice Cox, Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University, with Antonio Fi
Join us for a Gallery Talk on Saturday, November 7th at 2pm featuring a dynamic discussion on ‘The Power of Place’ with Maurice Cox, Emma Bloomberg Professor in Residence of Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University, with Antonio Fi
The Johnny Sample Recreation Center has received LEED Gold Certification! 👏 This recognition reflects a commitment to environmental stewardship while creating a healthy, sustainable, and resilient center for the community.

A special thank you SITIO
We’re excited to host @philanomachapter on Thursday October 22nd from 6-8pm for their general meeting along with a tour of our exhibition, EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE. Check out their bio to rsvp!
While our exhibition, EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE, continues to run through November 14th at Taller Puertorriqueño, two additional programming events will also be taking place: 

- October 10th: 10/10/10 Celebrating 10 Years Benefit Dinner hono
SITIO is thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Mahon who has joined the firm as Managing Principal. The appointment pairs her design experience with a focus on growing SITIO’s client relationships and expanding into new markets.

“Elizabeth bring
The @phlbizjournal recently highlighted SITIO’s master plan for One River Marina, a transformative waterfront development for One River Development at the historic Quaker City Yacht Club site in Northeast Philadelphia. The project combines a fu
The newly opened Johnny Sample Recreation Center in Cobbs Creek was recently featured in the August edition of the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. “The new design creates a stronger connection between the building and its natural surroundings
EN SU SITIO / IN ITS PLACE  Antonio Fiol Silva: architecture + urbanism 

An exhibition celebrating a practice focused on design deeply grounded in context and the transformative power of placemaking. The exhibition marks the 10th anniversa
The Johnny Sample Recreation Center in West Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood has officially opened. SITIO was the architect, interior designer, and led the site design concept for the project alongside our great team – @huntenginee

 

'THE CLARK' FEATURED IN PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE

October 13, 2023 in architecture

SITIO's multi-family residential project, 'The Clark,' has been recently showcased in Philadelphia Magazine – find the full story here. This University City project comprises 327 units and is situated on the same block as the grand West Catholic Preparatory High School. Developed by EQT Exeter and built by Intech Construction, the building opened to its first residents this fall.

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GROUND BREAKING AT THE JOHNNY SAMPLE RECREATION CENTER

September 22, 2023 in architecture

The Johnny Sample Recreation Center has officially broken ground kicking off the start of construction! Located in West Philadelphia along the historic Cobbs Creek, this project will transform the facility into a rejuvinated and flexible community hub through extensive renovation and an addition. Developed by the Fairmount Park Conservancy for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild initiative, the new center will stand as a beacon of light in the neighborhood, combining transparency and daylight with community programs for both children and adults. The updated recreation center will offer multiple indoor and outdoor amenities that reconnect the community and this uniquely bucolic park with access to trails alongside the creek.

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SITIO FINDS THE COMMON THREAD ON PARK(ing) DAY

September 20, 2023 in architecture

SITIO created an interactive and informative exhibit as part of Philadelphia’s annual PARK(ing) Day Festival. This city-wide celebration transforms metered parking spaces into temporary public parks re-imagining the possibilities of 160 square feet of public space. SITIO’s prominent display on Rittenhouse Square exhibited a social and interactive physical mapping of visitors’ enthusiastic opinions in effort to find the City’s common thread. Connecting color-coded thread to dedicated portals, the SITIO team stitched 70 results together which revealed {….drumroll}:

Favorite Philly mascot: Gritty

Favorite sports team: Eagles

How long have you lived in the Philadelphia area: 1-10 Years

Favorite Philly park: Other (lots of good places mentioned here!)

Favorite Philly bite: Cheesesteak

Best way to get around Philly: Walking

Must-see Philly attraction: Reading Terminal

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SITIO SUBMITS 14-STORY PROJECT IN NASHVILLE

August 22, 2023 in architecture

On behalf of EQT Exeter, SITIO has submitted a 385-unit, 14 story multi-family project for development in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee. Located at 531-533 Lafayette Street, this well positioned Pie Town location is steps from the Country Music Hall of Fame and will contribute to the recent growth in the SoBro district. This project was recently featured as a cover-page story in the Nashville Post and the Nashville Business Journal.

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CONSTRUCTION IS WRAPPING UP AT THE CLARK!

August 04, 2023 in architecture

Construction at The Clark in West Philadelphia is wrapping up and residents are beginning to move in! Developed by EQT Exeter and built by Intech, the project has 327 residential units in the thriving University City neighborhood.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES IN BETHESDA

June 28, 2023 in architecture

Construction progress in Bethesda, Maryland at The Astrid, featuring abundant open spaces, 562 residential units and 3 levels of below grade parking. Developed by EQT Exeter and built by CBG Building Company, The Astrid establishes a premiere, lush urban-living experience inside the prominent capital beltway region.

THE CHESTNUT AT UNIVERSITY CITY/ PENN DREXEL NEWMAN CENTER WIN A ULI PHILADELPHIA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

June 16, 2023 in architecture

SITIO’s two-pronged project - The Chestnut at University City and The Penn Drexel Newman Center has received a ULI Philadelphia Award for Excellence.  The multi-faceted project is the product of a private/institutional partnership between EQT Exeter and the associated institutional entities that support the Penn/Drexel Newman Center - the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Parish of St. Agatha - St. James.

The project consists of a sensitively integrated complex of interconnected mixed-use buildings and courtyards that weave together with the adjacent Penn and Drexel University campuses and University City - both the new 30-story/405-unit tower of The Chestnut and the adaptive re-use of the historic buildings that house the Newman Center and the Parish of St. Agatha - St. James.

This biennial award represents the highest standards of achievement in the development industry and recognizes outstanding and transformational land use developments, best practices, and creative visioning.   Learn more about the project here and at ULI Philadelphia.

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES IN BETHESDA

May 04, 2023 in architecture

Construction continues to progress at The Astrid in Bethesda, Maryland. Developed by EQT Exeter and built by CBG Building Company, this multi-family residential building has 562 units within two towers. Both towers are connected by a formal entry court and a glassy garden pavilion at the base, all nestled within Pooks Hill.

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BOX FACTORY LOFTS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES

April 04, 2023 in architecture

Construction continues to progress at the Box Factory Lofts in Philadelphia’a thriving Fishtown neighborhood. A progress update was recently featured in Philadelphia YIMBY - the full article can be found by clicking here.

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LA JOYA GARDENS BREAKS GROUND IN DETROIT!

April 03, 2023 in architecture

SITIO’s La Joya Gardens project started construction this week in Detroit’s Southwest neighborhood. This mixed-use development brings urban vitality to a longstanding vacant block along a main street corridor. Within the residential portion, this 53 unit building will offer 42 units as affordable for those earning 30% to 80% of the area median income. At the ground level, retail storefronts face the street creating vibrant spaces within a lush landscaped plaza. At the center is a community pavilion that provides a welcoming location for social gathering and local events. La Joya, which means “jewel” in Spanish, was a name chosen by residents during the project’s extensive community engagement process.

More information can be found by clicking here.

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EXPANSIVE GREEN ROOF AT 2500 LEAGUE ISLAND BOULEVARD HIGHLIGHTED

February 10, 2023 in architecture

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

December 15, 2022 in architecture

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.

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