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1150 N. American

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Additional Info

Award Winner : Volumetric Building Companies

Design Firm Name : Architecture1624 & VBC | Studio

Engineering Firm Name : Dale Yarbrough & Lochsa Engineering

Occupied Date : 1/2/2021

Production Start Date : 9/18/2019

Project Location City : Philadelphia

Project Location State Name : PA

Owner Firm Name : BR Ingersoll

Installer Firm Name : VBC | Construction

Green Building Description : • Improved exterior wall insulation (10% over code requirement)
• 25% Glazing percentage
• Improved Sound Transmission Class (STC) with 7
• Reduction of trades needed on site

Cost Energy Effectiveness : 40% reduction in overall project timeline

Architectural Excellence : Transitional architectural form (contextual brick in deep charcoal in lieu of a traditional red.
Limestone at the primary public facades
Fiber cement reveal panels above water table
Large mural which is reminiscent of the vibrant context of the building
Gracefully appointed lobby with both modern and transitional touches
Large-scale communal gather and entertainment area that includes a shared kitchen, community room, and lounge - complete with a fireplace
Large roof deck with a pergola shaded dining area and outdoor lounge area with expansive views of Center City Philadelphia

Total Square Feet : 50000

Technical Innovation : Large volumetric modules with integrated corridors
Filigree concrete podium which allows large spans for first floor parking and commercial spaces while reducing trade involvement and construction time reduction

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