Construction Nearly Complete at The Frankford Collective at 1144 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown

Philadelphia YIMBY’s recent site visit has observed that construction work is nearly complete at the Frankford Collective, a five-story mixed-use building at 1144 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by Kore Design Architecture, the project features ground-level commercial space and 12 apartments above, as well as elevator service, full sprinkling, and a roof deck that will offer dramatic views of the Northern Liberties skyline, which is rapidly rising nearby. Permits list the Frankford Collective as the owner, Equinox Management & Construction as the contractor, and a construction cost of $1.5 million.

1144 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023

1144 Frankford Avenue. Photo by Jamie Meller. March 2023

The final product closely matches the rendering; moreover, as built, the structure is arguably even more attractive due to the selection of lighter gray panels, warm-toned brick, and texture-rich wood-t0ne siding. Large windows, particularly those at the cantilevered section, further enhance the exterior’s attractiveness, and black frames throughout thematically tie together the various facade surfaces.

The Frankford Collective at 1144 Frankford Avenue. Rendering credit: Kore Design Architecture

1144 Frankford Avenue. Ground floor and basement plans

The building is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, given its density infusion, rigorous massing with projecting cantilevers, and a promising facade with a two-tone exterior and ample windows.

The Frankford Collective rises on on the west side of the block between West Wildey Street and Girard Avenue. Although the structure stands on a mid-block lot, it is notable for its setback from its northern boundary, which allows for windows on the northern exposure. This side of the building faces the mixed-use development proposed next door at 1148 Frankford Avenue, where a new five-story building will wrap around the renovated 19th-century Kensington National Bank.

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