Nestled within the historic fabric of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, Chubby Cattle stands as a vibrant testament to John Ruskin’s Lamp of Life—an embodiment of architecture that pulses with cultural vitality, community engagement, and sensory richness.Chubby Cattle is a Mongolian, Chinese and Tibetan hot pot restaurant specializing individual hot pot stations and automated conveyor belt delivery systems.
SITE
146 N. 10th Street, Philadelphia PA
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DATES
2017 - Design Completion
2019- Construction Completion
ARCHITECTURE
Dan Chong, Principal (Blackletter)
Chubby Cattle, Client​
DESCRIPTION
Chubby Cattle is the anchor of this Philadelphia Chinatown 4 story mixed use development. 2 stories of apartments over 2 story ground floor retail to complete the revitalization of this early century building. One of the most challenging things about this project is how to re-imagine how a 100 year old building can be used to meet today's more stringent building codes while at the same time respect the size and heritage of a building in the heart of Chinatown, Philadelphia.
By preserving architectural heritage and embracing cultural narratives, the establishment serves as a living example of the Lamp of Life, where architecture and design nurture the spirit of place and the people it serves.
