The Wexler Gallery is located in a buzzing art and commerce corridor in Philadelphia’s trendy Fishtown neighborhood. DIGSAU led the renovation of a former pretzel factory into a bright, open new art gallery, maintaining the building’s original raw industrial character. 

 

The design was a true collaboration between the gallery owners, the architectural team, and the contractor, who is also one of the artists represented by the gallery. This collaborative team chose to express the collectors’ interest in the intersection of fine art with craftsmanship by juxtaposing industrial elements with modern functionality. 

 

The new space allows for a wide array of exhibition capabilities. The high bay ceiling enables large-scale artwork installation and opportunities for performances and events. Movable wall segments create flexible layouts tailored to each showcase. The second-floor open office area and support spaces are wrapped by a weathered-iron balcony, connecting employees to the exhibitions. Ample art storage space is in the back half of the ground floor behind a rolling barn door. 

 

The central stair was designed and fabricated in collaboration with the Challenge Program, a nonprofit organization that offers high school students valuable construction skills to thrive in their career path. 

 

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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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If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document.  Please limit attachments to 2MB.  We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available.  No phone calls please.