Paper Factory Lofts
Urban Conversions has recently completed an adaptive reuse project at 173 Berks Street. This 5-story historic industrial building has been reimagined into 30 modern loft apartments. The Paper Factory Lofts has been honored with the 2024 Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia .
architectural interiors / merit john hubert architects, wyncote, pa. Given a raw space of exposed masonry and timber framing, John Hubert, AIA, decided to leave well enough alone—mostly. The space—in the former and aptly named Triangle Theater—was challenging in its shape but possessed 11-foot ceilings and abundant natural light. To preserve the loft's felicitous openness, the ...
The Philadelphia Warehouse Loft Conversion
Unlike the sleek, glass-and-steel modernism of other cities, Philadelphia's character is rooted in texture, grit, and authenticity. Converting these warehouses into residential lofts is a powerful form of adaptive reuse, breathing new life into structures that might otherwise fall to the wrecking ball.
The Wanamaker Building's hulking 100K SF floorplate has been a hot topic for Philadelphia's commercial real estate community as TF Cornerstone plots a residential conversion of the mostly ...
YARN FACTORY LOFTS
True loft living in a piece of history One or two bedroom flat or bi-level loft conversion apartments Unique layouts Original, exposed brick walls, wood beams, trusses, and stonework Preserved architectural details Floor-to-ceiling factory windows offering abundant natural light Soaring ceilings Restored, original hardwood and polished concrete floors Custom-designed, industrial fixtures and ...
The Paper Factory Lofts Exemplifying continued urban renewal above Philadelphia's Northern Liberties and Fishtown neighborhoods, the Paper Factory Lofts in Norris Square involved the adaptive reuse of an industrially zoned c.1885 former factory into 30 loft apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units.
709 North 2nd Street
709 North 2nd Street Northern Liberties Adaptive reuse of historic warehouse into commercial loft creative spaces and retail Adaptive reuse of a historic light- industrial property into mixed-use commercial office space.
To Local Industry THE ARSENAL IS A HISTORIC MUNITIONS R&D AND PRODUCTION CAMPUS IN PHILADELPHIA 5 multi-story loft buildings encompassing 208,000 sq. ft.
Philadelphia Loft
Philadelphia Loft Renovation of an industrial loft in the Spring Arts district of Philadelphia . Contractor: New Market Builders Photographer: Jon Friedrich Photography
The Loom offers a range of loft -style factory conversion apartments, designed with artists and creatives in mind. Many of our homes embrace a true live/work feel—perfect for photographers, makers, and independent professionals.