Articles by Colin LeStourgeon

Rendering of 1200 Normandy Place. Credit: Digsau.

Renderings Revealed for 1200 Normandy Place in The Navy Yard, South Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a 611-unit mixed-use development at 1200 Normandy Place in the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. Designed by DIGSAU and developed by Ensemble Investments and Mosaic Development Partners, the complex will be a huge milestone for the district, which is receiving  billions of dollars in investment for the area’s master plan. The project will consist of two adjacent buildings, with a new thoroughfare to be built in between. Building A will hold 265 residential units, which will occupy 384,190 square feet of space. The ground floor will feature 8,617 square feet of commercial space, bringing the total area in the structure to 392,807 square feet of space. Building B will accommodate 346 residential units, which will take up 294,411 square feet. A planned 17,138 square feet of commercial space will be situated on the ground floor, bringing the total to 311,549 square feet. The two buildings will also include parking space for 166 cars and 230 bicycles.

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Rendering of 1650 West Girard Avenue. Credit: Coscia Moos.

Permits Issued for 1650 West Girard Avenue in Francisville, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 202-unit mixed-use building at 1650 West Girard Avenue in FrancisvilleNorth Philadelphia. Designed by Coscia Moos Architecture, the building will rise seven stories tall and hold 190,478 square feet of space, with commercial space located on the ground floor and apartments above. The development will feature a green roof and a parking garage. Construction costs are projected at $26 million. Tester Construction taking is listed as the contractor.

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Rendering of 401-07 East Walnut Lane. Credit: DesignBlendz.

Renderings Revealed for 57-Unit Building at 401-07 East Walnut Lane in East Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia

Renderings have been revealed for a 57-unit multi-family development at 401-07 East Walnut Lane in East GermantownNorthwest Philadelphia. Designed by DesignBlendz, the building will rise five stories tall, with units occupying 48,816 square feet of space and consisting of one studio, 38 one-bedroom, and 18 two-bedroom apartments. The development will also include 20 bicycle spaces and a green roof.

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2400 Frankford Avenue. Credit: CANNOdesign

Permits Issued for 15-Unit Building at 2400 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 15-unit mixed-use building at 2400 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown, Kensington. Designed by CANNOdesign and developed by Khosla Properties, the building will rise four stories tall, with a commercial space on the ground floor and 15 residential units above. Five bicycle spaces will also be included in the project. In total, the building will hold 17,972 square feet of space and cost an estimated $2.6 million to build. Tester Construction is listed as the contractor.

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Rendering of 2739 North 5th Street.

Permits Issued for 30-Unit Building at 2739 North 5th Street in Fairhill, North Philadelphia

Permits have been issued for the construction of a 30-unit mixed-use building at 2739 North 5th Street in FairhillNorth Philadelphia. Upon completion, the building will rise four stories tall and will house a commercial space on the ground floor. In total, the building will hold 20,463 square feet of space and cost an estimated $2 million to build. Michael Donovan is listed as the project’s design professional, with HC Pody Company specified as the contractor.

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