Design
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West Chester Mansion Undergoes Two-Year Renovation to Balance History with Functionality
Bleecker Hall, a historic 1870s mansion in West Chester, recently underwent a long renovation to balance history with functionality, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for The Hunt Magazine. Property owners Patrick and Dava Murray collaborated with interior design firm Holley Alley to overhaul the 7,500 square foot home. In the grand reimagining, the team hoped to…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia before more recently moving to Alabama, writes Tyler Thrasher for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The highly anticipated SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience in Florida will honor the legacy of…
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Wayne Home Gets Outdoor Zen Remodel to Transform Couple’s Space
During a 2020 renovation of their Wayne home, Kristen and David Knouft prioritized their outdoor space, transforming the backyard into a cozy retreat, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are out there as often as we can be,” said Kristen Knouft, who was in charge of the remodel. The space features a large…
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How 2 Philly-Based Designers Helped New York City Mayoral Primary Winner Captivate Voters
When Zohran Mamdani first burst onto the scene as a New York City mayoral candidate, he wanted to take a fresh approach, and two Philadelphia-based designers helped him do it, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Local designers Aneesh Bhoopathy and Phil Ditzler of design co-op Forge are the ones responsible for designing Mamdani’s…
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Swarthmore Interior Designer Lucy O’Brien Explores the Yin and Yang of Design
Designer Lucy O’Brien, founder and principal designer of Tartan & Toile, weaves 18th- and 19th-century narratives into her home designs, mingling historical elements and classical forms with eclectic style, writes Yelena Moroz-Albert for House Beautiful. She is drawn to a home that is a century or more old because there is “an inherent charm that…
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Anthropologie Leaps Into Hospitality Design With Hotel Suite at Fishtown’s Hotel Anna & Bel
Anthropologie has entered the hospitality space with its first-ever hotel suite, “The Anna Suite by Anthropologie Home,” located inside Fishtown’s Hotel Anna & Bel, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Once an asylum for indigent women, the stylish boutique hotel honors its Philadelphia roots and feminine history with thoughtful art and design. The hotel’s two-bedroom…
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Philadelphia’s Fireball Printing Turns Ideas Into Lasting Impressions
Fireball Printing, a Philadelphia-based independent print shop founded in 2008 by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr., helps clients turn their ideas into lasting impressions, writes Rachel Hazzard for PIDC. Specializing in digital, large-format, and offset printing, the shop quickly grew from producing art prints for friends into a trusted provider for bars, restaurants, venues,…
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WSJ: Trump Wants to Revive Shipbuilding in Philly and Beyond, But Costs, Workforce Shortages Pose Challenges
Philadelphia is one of only two U.S. shipyards still building commercial ships, as China now completely dominates the industry, write Inti Pacheco and Costas Paris for The Wall Street Journal. The Trump administration has floated the idea of bringing shipbuilding back to the country by imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships and making it obligatory…
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Couple Turns Downingtown Schoolhouse Into Warm Home Filled with Antiques
Marshall Pearson and Thomas Toner turned a former Downingtown schoolhouse into a dream home filled with their collection of antique pieces and other personal touches, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While looking for a home in 2018, the couple wanted something historic but not too big, set on a private lot but close…
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Philadelphia-based Designer Gains Global Acclaim Partnering with Worldwide Brands, Platforms
Avee Charles, the founder of Philadelphia-based design and fashion company AVEEATION, has seen her brand gain much global acclaim in recent years, writes Cassandra Lopez for The Philadelphia Tribune. She recently partnered with global brands and platforms like SHEIN, Flying Solo, and Off/Script. Charles founded AVEEATION at 19 years old and has now been successfully…
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At Havertown’s Rare Bird Handmade, Jewelry Is a Mix of Old and New
Courtney Jacob is no stranger to flea markets, yard sales and thrift shops. It’s part of her family history, which includes a long line of artists, junk pickers and antique dealers, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. “I’d always make a beeline for the vintage costume jewelry and clothes,” she said. So began her…
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South Korea-based Industrial Group, Hanwha, Acquires Philly Shipyard in $100M Deal
Philly Shipyard, the local U.S. building company, has been sold to the South Korea-based industrial group Hanwha in a $100 million deal, writes Noah Bovenizer for Ship Technology. Per the terms of the purchase agreement, Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean take on the entirety of Philly Shipyard Inc, the operating subsidiary of the Oslo-listed and…
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Conshohocken Woman Who Started As a SEPTA Traffic Checker Now Runs Its Merchandise Store
Al’Lee Floyd, who grew up in Conshohocken, joined SEPTA part-time in 2017 as a traffic checker, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the next few years, she moved up to the positions of testing coordinator and customer experience manager. When SEPTA decided it was time to open its reimagined store in 2021, Floyd…
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Lumberville House for Sale Boasts Unique Kitchen Designed by Julia Child
An estate for sale in Lumberville boasts a kitchen designed by Julia Child, and is also the place where Child and her husband Paul had their wedding reception, writes Liz Spikol for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Buckshire belonged to Charlie Child, the twin brother of Paul. “When Julia was working on her cookbook, the measurements are…
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Tudor Home in West Chester Perfectly Blends Classic, Modern Designs
A lovely Tudor home in West Chester recently got an upgrade that perfectly blended its classic character and charm with modern design, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Holly and John Naughton fell in love with the 1928 home with the opulent millwork and superior craftsmanship of the era. After purchasing the property,…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The windows were about to be destroyed when they were acquired by Paul Brown, an architectural salvager based in Lancaster. When he discovered…
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From an Empty Yard to a Gardener’s Paradise in Delaware County
A Delaware County homeowner was able to take an empty space in their yard and turn it into a gardener’s paradise, thanks to some help from Bryn Mawr-based Gardner/Fox Associates and Glen Mills-based Stoney Bank Nurseries, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. “It was a blank canvas,” said Jeff Brinton, head of the residential design…
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A Tolkien Tribute: A Unique Hobbit House in West Chester
In the heart of Pennsylvania, a unique ‘Hobbit House’ stands as a testament to the enduring allure of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world. Conceived by architect Peter Archer a partner at Archer & Buchanan Architecture, a West Chester-based commercial and residential architectural firm, and a Chester County couple, this dwelling is more than a home—it’s a…
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