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Staircase Featured in Architectural Digest

We were honored to help bring a homeowner’s dream to life through the design and construction of this custom home renovation. It’s an even greater privilege to have our work recognized by Architectural Digest, which featured the striking staircase—a modern centerpiece that also serves a meaningful purpose: showcasing the owner’s treasured art collection to all […]

Podcast Interview 2 With Architect Jeff Krieger

Why do most architects fail as developers? For the answer to that question, listen to podcaster Ryan Willard’s interview with architect Jeff Krieger, from Krieger + Associates Architects, on episode 601 of the BUSINESS of ARCHITECTURE podcast. Jeff talks about his experience in real estate development, lessons learned along the way, and the mindset needed […]

Woodmere – FMMH

Historical Background Saint Michael’s Hall, a historic estate, was for sale after nearly a century under the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Built in 1857, the house was home to prominent Philadelphia industrialists before the Sisters acquired it in 1927. The order, founded in 1650 in France, arrived in Philadelphia in 1847 and played a key […]

Reviving Valley Green Run’s Pedestrian Bridge

Have you visited the Wissahickon Valley within Fairmount Park? There are beautiful nature trails along the Wissahickon Creek. Valley Green Run is a tributary of the Wissahickon Creek. There’s a parking lot which provides pedestrian access to the Valley Green Inn and the popular hiking and biking trail known as Forbidden Drive. These points were previously […]

From Convent to Woodmere Art Museum

A Chestnut Hill mansion gets a renewed life. Philadelphia has often been extremely hot in the summer, especially back in 1857. To escape the heat and pollution of the city, merchant William Henry Trotter built a 10,000-square-foot summer cottage on Germantown Avenue in then-rural Chestnut Hill. In 1896, the cottage was expanded significantly into a […]

Things Fall Apart

Why do we have a building code? It’s a sad fact that sometimes big things that people build do not last as long as intended. Some fail slowly over time; others catastrophically all at once. We can name notorious bridges, boats, dams, and even buildings that have met an untimely demise. Generally, communities are in […]

Vacation Home Renovation

We’re working on renovations to this charming Cape Cod cottage. Vacation home renovations can have unique requirements particular to their location and planned use.

Renovation and restoration of Electric City building

We’re collaborating with architects DXDempsey on renovation and restoration of the iconic Electric City building in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Construction Timeline – More Videos

Here’s the third post in the construction timeline of our development project in Chestnut Hill. The carpenters have been working steadily, so the house is really taking shape. In these videos you can get a sense of the work it takes to get a house built, especially when working in an already developed urban setting. […]

Framing Begins on New House

The framing has begun on our new house. Here’s the next installment of construction videos as our development project in Chestnut Hill moves along. Watch and listen as Jeff explains how it all works!

How to Update an Old House

In our practice, we’re often called on to modernize or update an old house. What does that mean, exactly, and what’s the best way to do it? Some things to consider are trends, wow-factor kitchens, technology, and overall layout.

Museum Building Gets Zoning Green Light

As the local architects for the Woodmere Art Museum’s development of the former St. Michael’s Hall in Chestnut Hill, part of our job is to navigate the path to getting zoning variances for the project. We’re happy to report the variances have been approved. Proposed Plans The four-acre property and 19th-century mansion purchased by Woodmere […]