Design
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Eugene Kohn, Philadelphia Native Who Redrew Skylines Across Country with His Architecture Firm Remembered
Eugene Kohn, a Philadelphia native who redrew skylines across the nation with his architecture firm, Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on March 9 at 92, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Kohn, who inherited his artistic talent from his mother, Hannah, took art classes at Philadelphia Museum of Art. After considering studying law,…
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Wayne Designer Eddie Ross Creates a Wintry Holiday Tablescape
Take a standard white dinner plate, like a $5.95 Crate & Barrel’s Aspen white porcelain dinner plate, put it in the right designer’s hands, someone like Eddie Ross, and you’ll soon have a festive holiday table, writes Jura Konicius for The Washington Post. Ross, of Maximalist Studios, is a magazine editor and creative director in…
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Delhi Native Created Impressive Global Fashion Business While Still Passing Exams at Penn
Kartik Kumra, a Delhi native, built a global fashion brand before he even passed his finals at the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. Kumra’s clothing brand, Karu Research, has been worn by Kendrick Lamar and Joe Jonas, it is carried at 11 stores worldwide, and it…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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2 Local Studios Cater to Your Wedding Invitation Personality
Wedding invitations are the first clue of what your Big Day will be like. Those invitations show off your personality and taste with a particular font, color, or design style that could set the tone for the whole wedding, writes Kayla Cotter and the Philadelphia Magazine staff. Here in Delaware County, there are two shops…
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Here’s What’s Coming to the New Upper Darby Community College Campus at Prendie
In September 2019, Delaware County Community College agreed to buy the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to create a new Upper Darby full-service campus. The Prendergast building at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue will provide 30 classrooms with chemistry and biology labs, according to a release from the college. The Upper Darby campus will…
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General Recreation: Young Woman’s Project Made Playground More Accessible
Maria Ciao earned a Girl Scout Humanitarian Award and the Girl Scout’s Gold Award for working to install accessible play equipment at North Park’s Flagstaff Grove playground in Allegheny County. She was helped in her effort by General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square. General Recreation doesn’t usually have an opportunity to work with young people…
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General Recreation: Harmony Playground in Lititz Was a Community Effort
The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to the efforts of the entire community, assisted by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation is a provider of playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. Kathy Blankenbiller, a Lititz resident, wanted…
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Boeing Gifts $3M Toward Space Exhibit at Franklin Institute
A new $8.5 million permanent Space exhibit developed with a $3 million donation from Boeing will be lifting off in the fall of 2023, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-story exhibit, described as “highly immersive” by Franklin Institute CEO Larry Dubinski, will include the second and third floors of the museum. The…
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This Delco College Made an International List of Beautiful Campuses
Colleges and universities worldwide have some of the most notable architectural masterpieces and astonishing landscapes, writes Sarah DiMarco for veranda.com. An attractive campus can be a strong consideration for students looking at colleges. A recent search for the most attractive campus led to the base of Devil’s Peak in South Africa and to the rolling…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to continue working on it after having to flee her war-ravaged home in Ukraine, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Searching for the perfect gown for her perfect day, Teti was delighted…
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Volunteer Artists Bring Painted Flowers to Havertown Business Windows
Haverford Township businesses received some window flowers this past weekend thanks to a community project, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Discover Haverford Mayflower Project was set in motion by volunteers who brightened up windows and painted flower designs. Jeanne Angell, executive director of Discover Haverford, said board member Gina Ranieri, owner of…
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Harcum College to Display Artistry, Expertise, Precision of Interior Design Students at Portfolio Show on April 20
The work of nine Harcum College Interior Design students will be on display during an in-person event that is free and open to the public. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 20 from 6-8 PM in the Harcum College Art & Design Center at 270 South Bryn Mawr Avenue during the 2022 Annual Portfolio…
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COVID Took a Cavan Society St. Patrick’s Day Float Away. Now It’s Back
A father and son team from Cavan Construction in Aston is recreating a Cavan Society float for Sunday’s 250th St. Patrick’s Day parade in Philadelphia that never saw the light of day in 2020 because of the pandemic. The Cavan Society started back in 1907. The organization has had a float in the parade for…
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Chester Footwear Designers Take Their Cues From Their Customers
Chester-based company Jrkickz has been catching the wave of change in athleisure wear for the past 10 years. Founder Breon Barrett and co-founder Ron Alexander design “anything and everything” athletic wear, inspired by the culture around them. “The people drive Jrkickz. If they request it and we’re in a position to make it happen for…
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All Kids Are Welcome at Rose Tree Park’s New Destination Playground
A destination playground, landscaping and storm water management are planned for Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The new playground will have paved pathways connecting to the parking lot, the amphitheater and veterans memorial. Residents at a recent open house also asked for more shading and fencing. The playground…
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Playground Coming to Rose Tree Park, Residents Asked for Design Ideas
An open house to showcase the Rose Tree Park Playground Design Project will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m., at the pedestrian mall (by the flagpole) in Rose Tree Park located at 1671 N Providence Rd, in Media. Residents are invited to learn about the new playground being planned for…
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Bernardon Appoints Six Staff Members to Associates, Continues to Cultivate Its Talented Team of Design Pros
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members to the position of Associate. New Associates include Diana Gonzalez, Tim Kiser, Derek Perini, David Schlecht, Robin Tait, and Daniel Wrightson. This advancement opportunity recognizes their growth within Bernardon…
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