The Matchbox
Nestled between the College's athletic campus and the woods, the Matchbox serves as both gateway and lantern. The masonry-clad ground floor mediates the site's unique topography, emerging from the earth and includes heavy strength-training equipment and class and rehearsal space for the Theater Department. The transparent first floor activates the street and sidewalk, and includes a fitness room for recreational strength-training and cardio-vascular conditioning. The solid second floor houses a multipurpose room for physical education, dance, and yoga classes, events, and large gatherings and relates to both the red-roofed structures of the College's athletic campus and the canopy of the forest.
The new structure was built upon the footings, slab, and foundation walls of the old squash court building. In addition to the foundation system, other materials from the squash building - such as wood roof joists and court floors and walls - were salvaged for reuse in the new facility. Stone off-cuts and pavers from 100 years of Swarthmore College buildings are re-purposed as exterior cladding.
Projects
Frances M. Maguire Art Museum - St. Joseph's University
Center For Advanced Technologies - Bucks County CC
PPR Residence Hall - Swarthmore College
Discovery Center - Outward Bound & Audubon
Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place - People's Emergency Center
The Study at University City
Caesar Rodney Hall - University of Delaware
Jefferson School
Greene Street Friends School
Campus Bookstore & Development Office - University of Delaware
Margaret Passmore Trickey Building
300 Rouse
Aqua Foro
Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park
The Clay Studio
Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center - Princeton University
Intercultural Engagement Center - University of Delaware
Housing Northwest Arkansas
Edible Garden and Classroom - Tyler Arboretum
Tyler School of Art - Temple University
Arts Café Expansion & Renovation - University of Pennsylvania
Gore Capabilities Center
The Cooper
W P Point Event Space & Lodge
Construction Training & Education Center
150 Rouse Boulevard
Library Playspace
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Gettysburg Montessori School
Base Camp Delta
Matchbox - Swarthmore College
Wexler Gallery
The Cove
Delaware History Museum
Yards Brewery
Shallcross Hall - Friends Central School
Bus Shelters
Dogfish Head Brews and Eats
Philadelphia Union Training Facility
The Global Learning Center
201 Rouse Boulevard
351 Rouse Boulevard
Barnegat House
Private Residence
Rural Loft
DIGSAU
340 North 12th Street
Suite 421
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I
We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills along with drafting and modeling abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architect I/Designer I position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be a multi-tasking, detail-oriented, hard-working team player.
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Job Posting: Architect II/Designer II
We are seeking a full time Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. The roles and responsbilities of the Architect II/Designer II position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect or Manager supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.
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