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The iconic orange façade of the historically significant National on N 2nd St has been painstakingly reconstructed with modern tile suitable for exterior wear.
SITE
121 N. 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
DATES
2016 - Design Completion
2018 - Construction Completion
ARCHITECTURE
Dan Chong, Senior Project Manager (Barton Partners)
BPG, Client
Jacob Pinto, Designer
Harman Group, Structural Engineers
DESCRIPTION
To revitalize the neighborhood, a six story apartment building (187 units) with retail space has been built on the site of this two story mid-modern warehouse. Below is the 'before' and 'after' picture preserving the iconic organ glazed tile facade which has become a favourite of many local Philadelphia architects and designers alike.
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