The project at 2104-06 Market Street was a complete façade replacement on the front and rear elevations of an existing building. The original 1900-era brick façade was shored and completely removed and replaced with new brick, curtainwall, and metal panels. The roof was extended on both elevations and an outdoor terrace was added at the […]
INTECH constructed the new corporate headquarters fit-out for Brandywine Realty Trust on the 16th and 17th floors of the new FMC Tower at Cira Centre South. The project included the installation of a communicating stairway between the two floors. There were ample challenges due to an aggressive schedule as well as numerous high-end finishes. Material […]
The fit-out for the new Pennoni headquarters presented a challenging schedule with many long-lead items. The project takes up the entire third floor of 1900 Market Street. Several long-lead items, including custom office fronts, required close coordination between subcontractors. Items had to be ordered earlier than normal in the construction process. Other trades that presented […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 renovation of the amenities and lobby of the Edgewater Apartments was performed within an operational apartment building. Close coordination with the building’s staff and residents was required to limit disruption and allow the project to be performed safely and within budget. To allow the building to operate properly, this project was performed in three […]
The Pyramid Club was an occupied phased renovation of the existing space on the 52nd floor of 1735 Market Street. Since the Club had not been renovated in over 20 years, the goal was to update its appearance to help attract the next generation of Philadelphia’s social and business leaders. The renovation was focused on […]