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Campbell
Thomas & Company
Significant
Commercial, Retail, Restaurant Projects
13th
Street Corridor Urban Revitalization
Location: 12th & 13Th Sts, Chestnut, Walnut, Passyunk,
& Fairmount Sts. vicinity, Phila., PA
Client: Goldman Properties
Contact: Don Meginley, 215-735-2955
Completion Date: 2003
Notes: Specializing in urban neighborhood revitalization, Goldman
Properties of New York City is redeveloping several abandoned
storefront buildings mostly within the Chestnut through Walnut
Streets area along 13th Street. CT&C was hired to assist with
the design of various restaurants, retail shops and upper story
residential apartments. Many of the buildings retain or are in
keeping with their original storefront facades. These previously
abandoned eye sores once again offer a long lost vitality to the
area, as well as offer a safe connection route from the Market
Street/Convention Center area to the revitalized Walnut Street
restaurant and retail zone.
1500
Erie Avenue
Location: 1500 Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Client: Pinnacle Ventures, LLC
Contact: Donald B. Posner, 914-320-4944
Completion Date: 2002
Notes: CT&C was hired to provide limited architectural
services for securing a general building permit for an interior fit
out of a Laundromat in this building.
Center
City Bicycle Facilities
Location: Central Philadelphia, PA
Client: Central Philadelphia Transportation Mgmt. Assoc. (CPTMA)
Contact: Tanya Seaman (now at PhillyCarShare), 215-386-0988
Completion Date: 2002
Notes: CPTMA retained CT&C to determine the feasibility of
establishing one or more bicycle facilities in Center City, btw.
Spring Garden and South Streets and from the Delaware to the
Schuylkill River. These facilities would provide secure bicycle
parking and other possible amenities to make bicycle commuting to
Center City easier and more comfortable. Recreational bicyclists
could also safely park their bikes to enjoy the city's many
attractions and amenities on foot. CT&C also researched
additional services such as bicycle repair and maintenance
while-you-wait, and concierge service while-you-work; public transit
and bicycle route maps; bicycle rentals; and establishing other
compliment businesses, such as coffee shops, to serve as an
additional security feature.
1920
Chestnut Street Retail/Offices/Apartments
Location: 1920 Chestnut St., Philadelphia PA
Client: Case Investments, Inc.
Contact: Nicholas Renzi, III, Renzi Property Management,
856-802-1301
Completion Date: 2002
Notes: Located in the Center City West Commercial Historic
District, this Beaux Arts style building was constructed in the late
1890's as an addition to the Aldine Hotel. In the 1930's the
building was refaced at the first and second floors and converted
into an office building and sales floor for a Frigidaire
Representative. CT&C was hired to transform the interior of this
mostly vacant office building into a restaurant, office spaces and
18 loft type apartments. The 1930's two-story façade and the upper
Beaux Arts exterior was retained and cleaned in accordance with the
Philadelphia preservation ordinance.
Boys
& Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Alterations
Location: 4223 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
Contact: Jeffrey Waldren, Exec. Dir. 215-735-8818
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: Hired to perform limited architectural services, CT&C
reconfigured the existing first floor space to better accommodate
the Preschool Program currently operating there.
Bradley
Builders Photovoltaic Office
Location: McNulty Dr. Byberry East Industrial Park,
Philadelphia., PA
Client: Bradley Builders and Developers
Contact: Donald C. Bradley, Jr., 215-464-4780
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: CT&C provided site-planning services subdividing the
existing property into 2 lots while conforming to the zoning code
requirements. The site plan depicted one lot for the existing
building and the other lot for the proposed Photovoltaics Facility.
The plan was then presented to the Philadelphia Industrial
Development Corporation for review and approval.
Cirque
du Soleil
Location: Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Client: Cirque du Soleil, Inc.
Contact: Sylvain Descoteaux, 212 750-7661
Completion Date: 2002 & 2001
Notes: This internationally renowned circus brought its
extraordinary performance to a vacant site at Broad Street and
Washington Avenue, the Avenue of the Arts southern entrance. For the
past two seasons, CT&C assisted with obtaining the large array
of permits necessary for such an innovative and temporary structure,
while working within an extremely short time frame. Additionally,
CT&C provided transportation planning services, identified
public transportation resources, and designed and obtained permits
for remote parking facilities.
Brazils
Restaurant
Location: 112 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Wasseem Kalla
Contact: Wasseem Kalla, 215 413-1700
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: After purchasing an historic three story mixed use
building, Wasseem Kalla hired CT&C to assist with getting the
building up to code and with designing an appropriate storefront to
be in keeping with the building's historical age. The existing
commercial space in the basement, 1st and 2nd, floors and the
residential space on the 3rd floor were in desperate need of
adequate fire separation, egress solutions and accessibility
features; while the exterior storefront alterations were subject to
the Philadelphia Historical Commission's review and approval.
Pierre's
Costume Store
Location: 211-13 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Pierre's Costumes
Contact: Ian Williamson, 610-688-6311
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: Owners of the costume shop purchased an old vacant
two-story building with a storefront shop that was in need of
renovations. With a vision of a new eye-catching storefront window
and brightly lit, spacious shop to display their numerous selections
of costumes, owner Ian Williamson hired CT&C to make their
vision a reality. CT&C's architectural services included
bringing the vacant structure up to building code requirements,
designing handicapped accessibility, incorporating new vibrant
lighting and extensive ceiling reconstruction for the creation of a
mezzanine level.
Solar
Light Office Expansion & Alterations
Location: 719-21 Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Client: Solar Light Inc.
Contact: Saul Berger, 215-927-4206
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: CT&C was hired to perform a survey, provide as-built
drawings, prepare a code analysis, create a preliminary design and
prepare architectural plans and specifications. This work
incorporated the client's wish to break through to their newly
purchased adjoining building and combine the existing and new space
for additional storage, calibration areas, offices, a production
area, and a shipping/receiving area.
The
Ugly Moose
Location: 443 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Client: Ingerman Construction Company
Contact: Martin Spellman, 856-662-1730
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: Although the existing building was fitted-out for a
restaurant, it was not in accordance with the Philadelphia building
code. CT&C was hired to resolve the existing building problems
with L&I, while working in a short time frame. The building had
a non-compliant kitchen and bar area, as well as non-accessible
restrooms. CT&C provided a preliminary design to the client and
prepared the permit drawings necessary for L&I approvals.
Ursula
Hobson-Fine Art Framing Shop, Gallery & Apartment Renovations
Location: 1600 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA
Client: Ursula Hobson
Contact: Ursula Hobson, 215-546-7889
Completion Date: 2001
Notes: Having purchased and painstakingly renovated the
deteriorating Pharmacy along with its upper apartments in 1998,
Ursula Hobson was unaware of the 20% Federal historic preservation
tax credit administered by the National Park Service for renovations
to historic buildings that are 50 years or more old. The renovations
included the transformation into a 1st floor art frame shop, a 2nd
floor Gallery and 3rd and 4th floor apartments. Although the
renovations were completed two years ago, the IRS allows 3 years
from the time a return is filed to claim a credit. As a result,
Ursula Hobson hired CT&C to complete the required historic
preservation certification application for approval from the SHPO
and the NPS. Since the client had taken photos prior to the
renovations, carefully documented the progress of the renovations
and had to acquire exterior renovation approvals from the
Philadelphia Historical Commission, the application process could be
completed according to Federal regulations.
Marathon
Grill Ramp
Location: 1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Marathon Grill, Inc.
Contact: Jay Borish, 215-988-0439
Completion Date: 2000
Notes: After the Marathon Grill, Inc., a well-known local
restaurant chain, had purchased and converted the infamous Diner on
the Square into the new chic Marathon on the Square, it was in need
of a handicapped accessible entrance. CT&C was hired to perform
limited architectural services for the design and construction of a
new handicapped accessible ramp at the restaurant's only entrance.
During construction CT&C had to plan accordingly to keep the
restaurant open for business. Additionally, CT&C had to work
with the Zoning Department to acquire a variance, work with the
Department of Streets for numerous utility reviews and approvals, as
well as work with the Historical Commission and local residents
association for review and approval prior to receiving a building
permit.
Wilbur
Chocolate Factory Power Plant
Location: 230 N. Second St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Power Plant Productions
Contact: James Graham, 215-592-7272
Completion Date: 2000
Notes: 226-30 North Second Street stands as a reminder of the
necessity of constructing owner supplied power sources up to the
early 20th century, as was needed for production at Philadelphia's
once famed Wilbur Chocolate Factory. This simple brick power plant
with its protruding smokestack contributes to Old City's once
thriving commercial and industrial past. Power Plant Productions
hired Campbell Thomas & Co. as a Preservation Consultant to
assist with the Historic Preservation Certification Application for
renovating the building into a photo studio and rental office space,
while restoring its existing historic interior and exterior
features. As a result, the owner was able to receive a 20% tax
credit for the renovations.
Triangle
Containers
Location: Erie Ave. & E St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Triangle Container Corp.
Contact: Owen McNamara, Operations Mgr., 215-426-7110
Completion Date: 1999
Notes: CT&C was hired to plan and design the expansion of
this container production plant. The expansion design and
construction was carried out in three phases. Phase I- design and
construct a single story addition to the east wall of the existing
Plant, while keeping in mind the closeness of the neighboring
building. Phase II-Enlarge an existing opening and cut a new opening
for the moving of machinery. Phase III- Add another single story
addition that would extend the Phase I addition towards Erie Avenue.
Construction took place during an occupied, operating industrial
environment.
Vacant
Land Management
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Client: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Contact: Michael W. Groman, Manager, 215-988-8891
Completion Date: 1999
Notes: CT&C teamed with Fairmount Ventures, Inc. to provide
recommendations on vacant land re-use options and neighborhood
management systems that are feasible and could potentially be
implemented on a city wide basis. The collaboration between the City
of Philadelphia and neighborhood-based organization with support
from non-profit and business communities as appropriate was a
priority during this study.
The
American Friends Center
Location:1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
Client: The American Friends Center
Contact: Janice Knuth, Specialist on Disabilities Issues,
215-241-7237
Completion Date: 1998
Notes: The Affirmative Action Office of the American Friends
Service Committee commissioned CT&C to conduct a survey of which
was threefold: Identify barriers, develop cost effective solutions
to barrier mitigation and develop a work plan consisting of a
prioritized list of work items with associated costs. Thus, creating
a Center which is accessible to as many persons as possible.
Brownfields
Pilot Program
Project: Future Land Use Evaluations
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Client: City of Philadelphia
Completion Date: 1997
Notes: CT&C teamed with Powell~Harpstead, Inc. to provide
consultation and assist in identifying potential future land uses
that are consistent with the areas surrounding each of the five
chosen sites in the City of Philadelphia. Land uses were identified
by conducting a windshield survey of the areas surrounding the sites
and using zoning maps. This information, evaluation of potential
threats, and geotechnical investigations were also used to identify
potential cleanup actions for each potential land use.
Rittenhouse
Square Guardhouse
Location: Rittenhouse Sq., Philadelphia, PA
Client: The Friends of Rittenhouse Square
Contact: Wendy Rosen, 610-660-9922
Completion Date: 1997
Notes: This new guardhouse is similar in appearance to an 1873
Fairmount Park guardhouse, which stood at 25th and Green Streets.
CT&C worked with Oak Leaf Conservatories Ltd. of York, England
where the guardhouse was fabricated. It was later shipped to
Philadelphia in sections and assembled at the site. The new
guardhouse functions as a headquarters for local security in and
around Rittenhouse Square.
Philadelphia
Zoo Transportation Center
Location: 34th Street & Girard Avenue, Philadelphia PA
Client: The Zoological Society of Philadelphia and the Parkside
Historic Preservation Corp.
Contact: Pete Hoskins, President, 243-5201/2
Completion Date: 1996
Notes: The new center was planned with the following goals in
mind: Increase access and attendance to the Zoo from city and
suburban areas in PA and NJ, reduce congestion on the Schuylkill
Expressway and neighborhood streets, provide residents of Parkside,
Mantua, and Brewerytown immediate access to the Regional Rail
system, and increase SEPTA/NJ Transit ridership: both weekend Zoo
visits, and daily commuting.
Commission
on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
Location: 3600 Market St., Philadelphia PA
Client: Comm. On Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
Contact: Virginia Maroun, former Exec. Director. 610-626-9580
Completion Date: 1995
Completion Date: 1997
Notes: Operating internationally, the Commission administers a
standardized medical proficiency examination several times each
year. Initially, CT&C worked with the staff at the national
office headquarters here in Philadelphia to develop a flow chart of
their operation. This chart was then used to create a floor plan.
CT&C was again retained to design an area of private offices to
accommodate the ever-changing needs and continuing growth of the
Commission.
Medical
Offices Planning
Location: 1915 Welsh Rd., Philadelphia, PA
Client: George Weber, D.O.
Completion Date: 1995
Notes: CT&C was hired to design a new medical office to be
located in a historic building in Bustleton. Plans included zoning,
parking and design for future expansion at the rear of the property.
West
Philadelphia Collaborative for Child Health
Location: Shaw Middle School, West Philadelphia
Client: Children's Hospital
Contact: No Longer Available
Completion Date: 1993
Notes: CT&C served as architect for planning, design, bidding
and construction phase services for a satellite center of the
"Keeping Teens Healthy" program which allows young mothers
to stay in school while receiving necessary counseling and medical
services.
Pennsylvania
Guild of Craftsman
Location: Tyler State Park
Client: Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman
Contact: The Guild
Completion Date: 1992
Notes: Volunteers completed the 1st phase of the project, while
CT&C was hired to complete phases 2 and 3. CT&C completed
schematic plans, cost studies and promotional materials for the
renovation of the State Crafts Center at Tyler State Park.
1234
Locust Street
Location: 1234 Locust St., Philadelphia PA
Client: Factor & McCabe
Contact: No longer available
Completion Date: 1988
Notes: This impressive Colonial Revival office building was
completely rehabilitated following the Secretary of Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation, so that the project qualified for
historic tax credits.
Center
City Law Offices
Location: 8 Penn Center, 17th Flr., Philadelphia PA
Client: Shrager, McDaid, Loftus & Flum
Contact: No longer available
Completion Date: 1988
Notes: We designed the interior fit-out to accommodate lawyers'
offices, legal and medical libraries and associated support areas.
Because of the depth of the building, many areas of the space were
far from natural light. Our design effort focused on minimizing this
disadvantage by the use of interior windows and electric
"skylights".
International
Offices
Location: 3600 Market St., Philadelphia PA
Client: Society of Industrial Applied Mathematics
Contact: Robert Bellace, 215-382-9800
Completion Date: 1988
Notes: CT&C designed the 15,000 square foot office
condominium to accommodate 11 executive offices, 53 staff
workstations, conference rooms, computer room, staff dining and
kitchen facilities.
Dr.
Harry Frankel
Location: 2028 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Dr. Harry Frankel
Contact: Dr. Harry Frankel 215-988-0431
Completion Date: 1986
Notes: CT&C was hired to plan and design new medical offices
for a family practitioner and fellow associates.
Harleysville
Medical Associates
Location: Harleysville, PA
Client: Harleysville Medical Associates
Contact: No Longer Available
Completion Date: 1985
Notes: CT&C was architect through all phases - zoning, design
of a new medical office building, bidding and construction. This
practice of three physicians included exam and conference rooms for
a general medical practice, a drug studies area, a laboratory and
future expansion space.
Western
Day Care
Location: 1613 South St., Philadelphia, PA
Client: Western Soup Society
Contact: James Stevens
Completion Date: 1979
Notes: CT&C was hired to consult on the installation of new
windows and the removal of lead paint for an existing day care and
after school facility.
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