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Haven: A glass hideaway in the woods

Haven: A glass hideaway in the woods

LOOK!  We were in the Inquirer this week. Click here to read the full article.  

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ch-ch-changes along Avenue of the Arts.

ch-ch-changes along Avenue of the Arts.

If you’ve walked along South Broad Street in recent months, you may have noticed what some of us at Studio Agoos Lovera spent a good chunk of 2011 doing:  converting an Italian restaurant into a university student dining hall.  Construction finished early this year, and the project got some ink in last week’s Philadelphia Business …

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abandoned buildings.

abandoned buildings.

If you’ve ever wondered what an architect’s favorite abandoned building would be, our next office challenge is for YOU! Over the last few weeks we’ve asked ourselves what favorite abandoned buildings in Philadelphia appeal to us, and the results have been pouring in!  We’re sure you locals will recognize the more popular choices in the area, but …

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show us some love.

show us some love.

Yesterday, Citypaper’s “Naked City” blog featured blogger GroJLart, who gave our Bridgman’s View Tower some Valentine’s Day lovin’, continuing a blossoming love/hate relationship with local blog Philaphilia… Unfortunately for us, this gem of a building falls in the depressing category of ‘unbuilt work’, but that doesn’t stop our friend[?] from showering the concept with praise, notably labeling our tower design “AWESOME.” Philaphilia sang …

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best of greenbuild 2011.

best of greenbuild 2011.

Next Thursday, 4.28.2011, see what our friends at the DVGBC have been up to when they announce the winners of the 2011 Sustainable Design Competition:  the design of a green jobs training facility.  It’s all part of their Best of Greenbuild event held at the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank.  Sign up if you haven’t yet! …

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separated at birth?

separated at birth?

tool time with adam: collated screw gun.

tool time with adam: collated screw gun.

One of our own demonstrates the Tyrex DCF5000 Collated Screw Gun in a Philadelphia row-home renovation. (Senco Duraspin #8 2″ subfloor screws were used) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZe0F7AYFH8] Here’s what Adam has to say: “After doing some research on subflooring, I determined that for a truly squeak-free floor I should go with screws.  At first, I was hesitant …

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some design blog mutual appreciation.

some design blog mutual appreciation.

A/LA principal’s home gets some space in Door Sixteen! Thanks Anna!

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drexel’s mega-tweets.

Those crazy Digital Media majors at Drexel University are at it again!! From CRAVE on CNET

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the north wing. [phase 2]

the north wing. [phase 2]

As you can see, we’re making excellent progress on our future gallery thanks to the staff that hung around after-hours to spackle, tape, and paint.  Special thanks go to Shelley Beekley of Sherwin Williams for supplying us with Progreen Low VOC Interior Latex Eggshell Paint. Wondering what super-special colors we’re using?  No, not just any …

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