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J. Francis Company
Northside
A general contractor located in a former soap factory at 1410 High Street. The space reflects their identity; the adaptive reuse design incorporates a conference table made on site with salvaged wood, original sliding warehouse doors, exposed aged ceiling frames, and the original exposed brick walls (graffiti and all). |
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James Gallery & Frame Foundry
West End
An art gallery and framing shop located in a former horse stable at 413 South Main Street includes a gated and lighted sculpture garden with courtyard. The new space "is designed to be interactive on several levels with clients and artists. All artistic senses are stimulated. An art environment peppered with food and dancing to music." |
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James Simon Sculpture Studios
Uptown
At the site of a former junk yard at 305 Gist Street. "It was love at first sight!" When the owner purchased the building it was filled with junk from floor to ceiling on every floor, taking about 12 dumpsters and several months to clean. But since then thousands of people have been through the studio for various free events and the monthly Gist Street Reading Series. |
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Kelly Custom Furniture & Cabinetry
Lawrenceville
In a formerly condemned building at 5239 Butler Street. Built in 1892, the building once housed a hat cleaning business, but without standard maintenance it fell in to disrepair. "At the time of purchase, the copper plumbing had been completely removed by vandals and when it rained it would flow straight down to the basement." |
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Kolano Design
East Liberty
Located in a formerly abandoned building at 6026 Penn Circle South. "Glass enclosed offices, conference and IT rooms connect the spaces, while angled glass panels reflect exterior windows and interior views, making the interior space more complex and interesting." |
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Liberty Bank Building
East Liberty
A formerly vacant building at 6101 Penn Avenue converted into 13 office lofts and two retail spaces. Having sat vacant for 15 years, everything in the building was "covered in inches of rotting building materials, pigeon droppings, and moss" before its redevelopment. |
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