Urban Dwelling
A K Architecture’s respect for Philadelphia’s historical context fuels sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse projects, such as this conversion of a former architecture office, once a plasterers’ union hall, into a private residence.
Maintaining the open floor plan to allow the diffused daylight to penetrate through the space from the south-facing entrance was balanced with creating a private living/sleeping area for the owners by adding a second story to the existing one-story building.
“Much of my work focuses on responding to the specific context of a project’s site–in a way that respects the past, acknowledges the present, and gestures toward the future,” Lisa Armstrong, AIA, explains.
Exterior metal siding, exposed steel framing, flush cabinetry, high gloss finishes, stone counters, and stainless steel accents add to the original industrial language of the building.
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