Sector: Historic Renovation
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music, a renowned conservatory in Philadelphia, neighbors Rittenhouse Square in a historic building that was once the residence of the Curtis family. INTECH renovated the interiors of the building to accommodate modern needs of the institution’s students. Demolition of the center core of the building made way for a new elevator […]
DuPont Building
Renovation of the core and shell of the historic DuPont Building in downtown Wilmington, DE, consists of a full interior demolition down to the structure of the 300,000 SF building. This prominent building on Rodney Square was originally built in 1907, and by 1931 there were five substantial additions added onto the original building that […]
University of Pennsylvania – Hill College House
Designed by architect Eero Saarinen in 1958 for the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, Hill College House is an internationally recognized architectural landmark located at the corner of 33rd and Walnut Streets. Originally a women’s dormitory, the building’s entry is a bridge, and the surrounding spiked metal fence encloses a grassy “moat” around the building. The […]
Tacony Library
Tacony Library is on the Philadelphia Historic Register, originally constructed in 1906 as part of the Andrew Carnegie $1.5M grant to Philadelphia. Located at the intersection of Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street, the existing building has an elevated main floor, with a steep set of stairs at the main entrance facing Torresdale Avenue. This project […]
Lovett Library
Located at the corner of Germantown Avenue and East Sedgwick Street in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, Lovett Memorial Library is comprised of an original 1886 stone structure and a modern 1960 addition. The 21st Century Libraries project added a second addition, expanding the overall square footage and meeting the new program requirements. The […]
Logan Library
Logan Library is on the Philadelphia Historic Register, originally constructed in 1917 as part of the Andrew Carnegie $1.5M grant to Philadelphia. Located one block east of North Broad Street at the intersection of Wagner Avenue and Old York Road, the T-shaped building occupies a large triangular site with many mature trees. The building is […]
Lillian Marrero Library
One of the primary goals of the Lillian Marrero Library project was to provide a clear and accessible street level entry into the building. Listed on the Philadelphia Historic Register, the existing building was constructed in 1906 as part of the Andrew Carnegie $1.5M grant to Philadelphia, and has a large set of stone stairs […]
Free Library of Philadelphia – 21st Century Libraries Initiative
While still providing rows of books, today’s Free Library of Philadelphia also provides digital books, music, and videos, programming about wide-ranging subjects, and job-search workshops. The “Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries Initiative” will redefine the Free Library as a central resource in every neighborhood in Philadelphia. INTECH renovated and expanded four neighborhood libraries, with the […]
The Victor
The project consisted of the adaptive reuse of the highly recognized “Nipper” Building in Camden, NJ. INTECH converted this six-story former RCA manufacturing building into a modern luxury apartment building. The conversion required significant demolition and abatement, and also required a total rehabilitation of the interior spaces. INTECH created a unique interior courtyard at the […]
Reading Terminal Headhouse
The reconstruction and renovation of the Headhouse has become the foundation for future economic development in this important transportation and retail location. It is also the historic anchor for the eastern section of Market Street.