Thanks to Scott for this little treat from Palm Springs! 🌵

SMP team members now have tiny succulent buddies at their desk for some nature-based inspiration!

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Another week, another new state park. 🌱
Take a look at the views of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The topography and access to the river are amazing!

We are looking forward to a creative planning experience with PA DCNR, Viridian Landscape Studio, and Meliora Design.

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We spent time this week with our friends from PA DCNR, Viridian Landscape Studio, and Meliora Design at Big Elk Creek State Park in southern Chester County. 🌿

We are excited to be involved in the early stages of planning for this newly designated state park!

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Congratulations to Otto’s Taproom on its grand re-opening! 🎉

SMP Architects renovated a beloved but aging corner bar in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia into a warm, inviting neighborhood food and drink destination. 🍻

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Flashback Friday!

Reminiscing about this sunny PARK(ing) Day six months ago when Philadelphian's brought to life this PARK! 🌿

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Swipe to see a time lapse of the progress through the day!

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Fun design share Friday! 🎨

SMP team members shared some of their favorite outside-of-architecture designs from various genres of art.

In order of slides:

- Jonathan Adler's Menagerie series artifact & ornaments
- Brandon Campbell's illustrations
- Felt & Fat's ceramic dinnerware collection
- Modernism week's design experiences
- 76ers jersey design
- Astia Liisa's Arabia Storybirds creamer set
- Spiral Jetty by sculptor Robert Smithson
- Branding design & ceramics at Nana's cafe
- Design ni Dukaan's furniture & products

(With due credit to respective designers/photographers/creators)

#design #pottery #graphics #architecture #philadelphia ...

Shepard Recreation Center in the news!

The Center was the recipient of a competitive “RACP” grant administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

State and local leaders gathered last week to celebrate the award and the future renovation of the recreation center and adjacent grounds.

SMP Architects is designing this project, along with Stuart & Associates Architect and SALT Design Studio, for Nicetown Community Development Corporation and Rebuild Philadelphia.

It is a long but rewarding process and we look forward to a transformative change for the Haddington community!

#design #philadelphia #recreationcenter #architecture #community ...

SMP Principal Todd Woodward joined Ground Reconsidered for a community meeting presentation at Christy Recreation Center in West Philadelphia last week!

The long-term plan is for Christy to receive a major site and building renovation, with construction in phases. Schematic Design for the entire project has been completed, with Design Development about to begin.

We have enjoyed collaborating with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Christy Rec Center Advisory Council, local politicians, and our design team colleagues on this exciting and meaningful project!

#design #architecture #philadelphia #recreationcenter #community ...

SMP recently completed a series of renderings for an independent school client.

The images document a major renovation to this Kindergarten through 8th Grade facility, intended to be constructed in a phased manner over the next three years.

We are excited to work with this progressive educator to improve the learning environment!

#design #philadelphia #education #schools #architecture #renovation ...