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Pennsylvania Architecture News

Pennsylvanian Architecture News – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:

October 25, 2023
Business Innovation Building, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, Asa Packer campus, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Architects: VMA

photo : Jeffrey Totaro

Aug 13, 2023
Ravenhill House, Philadelphia
Architects: Studio Robert Jamieson

photos : Sam Orberter, August Haeuser and Studio Robert Jamieson

Mar 22, 2023
Together Playscape, Pittsburgh
Design: The Urban Conga

photo : Sean Carroll

More contemporary Pennsylvania Architecture News on e-architect soon.

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Pennsylvania Architecture News 2017 – 2021

Nov 9, 2021
The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pavilion, 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Design: Foster + Partners, Architects
The Pavilion Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, USA: inpatient facility designed with HDR, engineers BR+A, and LF Driscoll, Balfour Beatty and Penn Medicine. Co-located with some of the world’s most advanced research laboratories and specialized treatment facilities, the building serves as a blueprint for the ‘hospital of the future’.

June 8, 2021
Rauch College of Business, Lehigh University
Design: Voith and Mactavish Architects

image courtesy of architects practice
Construction is underway on a much-awaited building at Rauch School of Business that will bring innovative discovery-based learning environments.

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Sep 6, 2020
Chandler Ullmann Hall, Lehigh University, Bethlehem
Design: MGA Partners

photograph : Halkin | Mason Photography
At the historic center of Lehigh University’s campus, Chandler Ullmann Hall stands out with iconic red brick chimneys that identify it as one of the first collegiate chemistry buildings in the country, unique for its innovations in ventilation and safety.

Aug 6, 2020
The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Design: MGA Partners

photo : Halkin | Mason Photography
The Shipley School, founded in 1894 as a girls’ residential college preparatory, has become a highly respected co-educational day school.

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Apr 10, 2019
A Conversation with Winka Dubbeldam and Julia Gamolina

Hosted by PennDesign Women in Architecture
Wednesday, April 10, 6:30-8pm

Department of Architecture
Stuart Weitzman School of Design
210 S. 34th Street
Meyerson Hall Upper Gallery
University of Pennsylvania

Mar 11, 2019
Architecture in Williamsport, PA
Architectural Column Vol. V, Number 1 by Joel Solkoff, PA, USA

In 1870, Williamsport had more millionaires per capita than any place on earth. The money came from lumber and the close proximity to the Susquehanna River.
Architecture in Williamsport

Feb 22, 2019
High Meadow Studio at Fallingwater, Pennsylvania

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May 15, 2018
Frick Environmental Center Building
Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, architects

image Courtesy architecture office

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May 5, 2017
University of Pennsylvania Hospital Pavilion Building
Architects: Foster + Partners

image from architects

More modern Pennsylvania Architecture News online soon.

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Pennsylvania Architecture News 2013 – 2016

Sep 21, 2016
Fallingwater Film News
Design: Frank Lloyd Wright architect

photo : Simon Garcia | arqfoto.com
Fallingwater

Sep 9, 2016
University of Pennsylvania Building, Philadelphia
Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

image from architects

Feb 5, 2016
Westmoreland Museum Building in Pennsylvania, Greensburg
Design: Ennead Architects

photo © Roy Engelbrecht
The design reconfigures the interior spaces of the existing Museum to establish a new entry sequence that provides visual access through the building linking north and south entries. A monumental stair connects the renovated lobby to an enlarged group entry and a new vehicular drop-off.

Jul 18, 2013
Westmoreland Museum of American Art – Greensburg building news
Design: Susan T. Rodriguez of Ennead Architects

image from architects
The renovation and expansion of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, creates a new face and identity for the original neo-Georgian building, which enhances the Museum’s link to the City. The L-shaped massing of the expanded building features a new south-facing façade that forms a linear porch along its length.

Oct 14, 2012
Exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Art – Pennsylvania Architecture Exhibition, Pittsburgh, PA
‘White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscapes’

photo © Iwan Baan
This show presents six new museum type sites from around the world. Architectural photographer Iwan Baan has photographed all six for the exhibition, which is organized by Raymund Ryan, curator of architecture.

Apr 19, 2013
GSK Offices Navy Yard, Philadelphia
Interiors design: Francis Cauffman ; Core and shell architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects

photograph : Francis Dzikowski / Esto for Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
This building is the first office built and designed from the ground up to meet GSK’s needs for a flexible, interactive, healthy, and productive workspace. Prior to the move the architects created three pilot projects where GSK employees tested furniture and technology solutions.

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Pennsylvania Building Designs 2011

Oct 30, 2011
APPC Building, Philadelphia
Design: Maki and Associates

photo SCHOTT USA © Jeffrey Totaro
The high-profile Japanese architects office of Maki and Associates developed a compact building clad in glass on all facades. Wood was used for the base of the building.

Jun 14, 2011
Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House, Philadelphia
Design: Rafael Viñoly Architects

photograph : Ty Cole

May 10, 2011
Translational Research Center at Penn, Philadelphia
Rafael Viñoly Architects

photograph : Brad Feinknopf

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Architecture in Pennsylvania

We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Pennsylvania Buildings, USA. We aim to include projects that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.

We cover completed Pennsylvania buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across the state. The focus is on contemporary buildings but information on traditional buildings is also welcome.

We have 2 pages of Pennsylvanian Architecture selections with links to many individual project pages.

Pennsylvania Architecture : news + key projects A-G (this page)

Pennsylvania Buildings : key projects H-Z

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Major Pennsylvania Building Designs, alphabetical:

American Commerce Centre – ACC Tower Philadelphia
Kohn Pedersen Fox

Model : Awad Architectural Models Inc.

Center for Human Rights Education Philadelphia
Moshe Safdie and Associates

image : Moshe Safdie and Associates

More modern Pennsylvania buildings designs online soon.

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Key Pennsylvania Building Developments, A-G, alphabetical:

Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Park
1954
Frank Lloyd Wright

Central Library – Renovation & expansion, Philadelphia
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Moshe Safdie Architects

Erdman Hall Dormitories & Cafeteria, Bryn Mawr
1960-65
Louis Kahn

Esherick House, Chestnut Hill
1959-61
Louis Kahn

Fallingwater, Bear Run, Ohiopyle
1935
Frank Lloyd Wright
Major 20th Century building, world famous.

Frank House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
Marcel Breuer Architect

Gettysburg Cyclorama Center, Gettysburg
1962
Richard Neutra Architect
This PA building was due for demolition.

Gettysburg Museum & Visitor Center, Gettysburg National Military Park
2008
LSC Design Inc. of York, Pennsylvania
Focused on the infamous Civil War battle of 1863
Approx. Cost: $103m
Conceptual design : Cooper Robertson & Partners
Brief History:
Union armies defeated Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s forces in the battle from 1- 3 July 1863
President Abraham Lincoln delivered his best-known speech – the Gettysburg Address – on 19 Nov. 1863.

Guild House, Philadelphia
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Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates

More Pennsylvania Building Designs online soon.

Location: Pennsylvania, USA.

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