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SMP is Expanding Our Team!
SMP Architects is seeking an architectural designer with a flexible skill set and interest in all aspects of the profession.
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
While we design every day in the office, here is a glimpse into some SMP team members’ outside-of-work creative design projects!
In order of slides :
- David's model (from 1989) of the Frank Furness/Fine Arts building at Penn
- Jane's yearly Valentine's Day felt artwork
- Andrew's model from a college project
- Marielle's pottery pieces from ceramics class
- Scott's handmade fence reusing scraps of cedar siding
- Jui's first attempt at cross stitching
#design #philadelphia #reuse #art #designers #architecture
SMP visited Hickory Run State Park after a recent snowfall. ❄
Construction bids for our comfort stations and shower houses are due in early January.
The four new buildings are designed to respect and complement existing structures on site and will significantly upgrade the camping experience within heavily used areas in the park! 🏕
#statepark #design #philadelphia #architecture #camping
This year’s holiday party theme was SMP’s Winter Garden. 🌿✨
Here is a glimpse into the small design elements in shades of white, green, and brown that adorned the office!
The team got together for a fun-filled time of making terrariums, untangling Christmas lights, setting up a tent while some house plants volunteered to move into office for the week!
#design #philadelphia #holidayparty #architecture #moodboard #wintergarden
Happy Holidays from all of us at SMP Architects!! ✨
#architecture #wintergarden #holidayparty #philadelphia #design
Fun Fact Friday:
Bamboo paneling is a cost effective and sustainable bamboo material that can be applied throughout or as accents to flat as well as curved surfaces.
It is low in emissions contributing to a healthy indoor environment while giving any space a natural and warm ambience! 🌱
Swipe to see photos of @plyboo bamboo wall panels at SMP designed PSU Harrisburg’s lobby and upper study areas.
Photo credits: Halkin Mason Photography
#design #architecture #materials #sustainable #bamboopanels
Fun Fact Friday:
Bio-flooring is a bio-based alternative to PVC flooring. This innovative category of flooring replaces petroleum or fossil fuel-based content with bio-based material.
Most manufacturers provide Environmental & Health Product Declarations (EPD/HPD) – so we can ensure these materials are healthy for the planet & healthy for us! 🌱
Showcased here -
Math Classroom and Collaborative Corridor Space at the Academy of Notre Dame where we used @forboflooringsystems bio-based marmoleum floor tiles.
Photo credits: Halkin Mason Photography
#design #sustainable #philadelphia #architecture #materials #flooring
Celebrating the Phillies and matching the energy of the city with a Phillies Gear Phriday!
P.S.: Featuring Todd's collection of bobble heads!
Go Phillies!!
#phillies #philadelphia #RedOctober #architecture #design
SMP is pleased to announce the promotion of Megan Strenski to Associate!! 🎉
Megan’s professional accomplishments include primary roles on projects with University of Pennsylvania, The Hill School, City of Philadelphia, and the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
She has also served as a mentor to other SMP team members and has contributed greatly to the daily success of the firm.
We had a terrific time celebrating this wonderful achievement with some drinks and good food while reminiscing Megan’s outstanding contribution to SMP Architects! ✨
Congratulations Megan!
#architecture #deisgn #philadelphia
East Park Canoe House Ribbon Cutting
On March 9th, the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated East Park Canoe House. This 1914 Spanish Mission Revival style building, designed by Walter T. Smedley,…
Grand Opening for Frances Slocum Environmental Education Center
On August 26th, Frances Slocum State Park celebrated the grand opening of their recently expanded Patrick J. Solano Environmental Education Center. The new expansion provides an updated facility for environmental education, park programming, and interpretation…
GFS Science Center Published
The Wade Science Center at Germantown Friends School has been published as a case study in Energy Accounts, published by Routledge in 2016. With text written by SMP Principals David Ade and Todd Woodward, the…
Nature Inn is #1!
The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle has been named the Best Eco-Friendly Hotel by USA Today. The Nature Inn is a LEED Gold, SMP design building for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources…
Writers House Honored by Preservation Alliance
The Writers House at Rutgers-Camden, designed by SMP Architects, was recognized by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia with a Grand Jury Award. Originally known as the Henry Genet Taylor House at 305 Cooper Street,…