Sister Cities Sister Cities Pavilion & Discovery Garden builds on the successes of recent renovations at Logan Square and breathes fresh life and activity into a nearly forgotten corner of this great space. Located across from the renowned Swan Fountain at Logan Square in Center City, Philadelphia, the project consists of a highly transparent park pavilion, cafe and visitor’s center. The pavilion functions in a multitude of settings from private functions to cultural events and community activities. Support functions are embedded within the landforms that comprise the garden, enabling the pavilion to take full advantage of panoramic city views.
Inspired by Fairmount Park’s rich geology, the substantial cantilever of the Pavilion’s vegetated roof forms a horizontal shelter that transitions from the monumental vertical scale of the city on one side of the park to the naturalistic landscape and intimate scale of the children’s garden on the other side of the park.
The Pavilion Café looks out on both the Children’s Discovery Garden and the Parkway. The Pavilion’s prominent cantilevered roof structure and highly transparent structural glass blur the divide between interior and exterior spaces.
"You are part of the city as well as the countryside."
Borrowing from the material palette of Fairmount Park’s historic park pavilions, the design uses warmly colored, natural materials to frame expansive views of the Parkway through the Pavilion’s structurally glazed exterior wall.
The wood ceiling and stone floor extend outward from the building’s interior into the plaza beyond. Skylights penetrate the structure’s massive green roof, bringing direct sunlight into the building.
Recognition:
Projects
Frances M. Maguire Art Museum - St. Joseph's University
Center For Advanced Technologies - Bucks County Community College
PPR Residence Hall - Swarthmore College
Discovery Center - Outward Bound & Audubon Society
Wexler Gallery
Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place - People's Emergency Center
The Cooper
Caesar Rodney Hall - University of Delaware
Jefferson School
Greene Street Friends School
Campus Bookstore & Development Office - University of Delaware
Margaret Passmore Trickey Building
Delaware History Museum
150 Rouse Boulevard
Shallcross Hall - Friends Central School
The Clay Studio
Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center - Princeton University
The Study at University City
Basecamp Delta
Housing Northwest Arkansas
Arts Café Expansion & Renovation - University of Pennsylvania
Gore Capabilities Center
Dogfish Head Brews and Eats
Construction Training & Education Center
Tyler School of Art - Temple University
Library Playspace
Intercultural Engagement Center - University of Delaware
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Yards Brewery
Aqua Foro
Matchbox - Swarthmore College
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park
Gettysburg Montessori School
Edible Garden and Classroom - Tyler Arboretum
SEPTA Bus Shelters
WP Point Event Space & Lodge
Philadelphia Union Training Facility
The Global Learning Center
The Cove
201 Rouse Boulevard
351 Rouse Boulevard
Barnegat House
Courtyard House
Rural Loft
DIGSAU
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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I
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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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