C2 Architecture

residential Projects

Wissahickon Park Residence

Wissahickon Park Residence is a result of many factors and influences. The site is uniquely located right on the edge of the Wissahickon Valley Park, an 1800 acre park in North West Philadelphia. In 2013, a retired Philadelphia couple bought the lot and tore down a dilapidated existing house to make room for their dream house. The clients, a former corporate lawyer and an internationally successful fiber sculptor had very specific visions and ideas for their new house. One of…

Skidoo Residences

Our firm was very excited to take on the design of two row houses on this very challenging site with great potential. The location right next to the train on the top of a hill brings with it unobstructed views overlooking East Falls and the city skyline. The design approach was to focus on those views and utilize the strengths of the site. The houses have large windows and three outside sitting areas opening up towards the city views. Thick…

Jenkintown Addition

The owners of this mid-century suburban house approached us to renovate their family room and add a master bed- and bathroom with the intention to make more space for the family of five. It was soon apparent that a reorganization especially of the first floor would greatly increase the flow of the house making more room for everyday family life. One of the key elements is a new kitchen layout which included the demolition of the wall leading to the…

Hatboro Lofts

2010 Revitalization Award winner The Montgomery Awards 2009 Preservation Award winner Preservation Alliance for greater Philadelphia In 2003 the Hatboro Lofts, formally the Roberts & Mander Stove Factory, had been vacant for 10 years. We were asked to document the existing building, prepare alternate schemes, and guide the rezoning and land development processes. At the same time we began the historical application process so the project could qualify for a historical tax credit. We recognized that the historical designation would…

Armstrong Lofts

The Armstrong Lofts building is a 30 unit modular apartment building made up of one, two, and three- bedroom apartments that sits atop an existing one story warehouse which will house parking for the tenants. The existing structure is reinforced by a new steel structure and is the setting point for the prefabricated modules. The prefabrication took place in a PA factory and was shipped complete with most finishes including kitchens and bathrooms to the site. The setting and assembly…

Richboro Residence

Our firm was approached to reorganize this suburban house. For the family of six most of the daily life happens in the kitchen and dining room making this the focus of the renovation. Cluttered, small and dark rooms were transformed into an open floor plan connecting the enlarged kitchen to the dining room. The kitchen cabinets continue into the dining room space and turn into a workstation with space for computers and storage for paperwork. A generous window seat –…

Jacksonville Green – Passive House

Passive House and LEED Platinum for new construction. LEED Gold for existing structure. Jacksonville Green is the historic renovation of three factory buildings into 45 residential units and a new construction 40 unit building. The apartments in the old factory will have lofted spaces and exposed structure expressing the history of the building. Amenities like a Gym, Restaurant and plenty of meeting and conference spaces are also planned. To meet the parking requirements there will be underground parking underneath three…

Hatboro Lofts – Pre Construction

2010 Preservation Award winner Preservation Alliance for greater Philadelphia When we first looked at Hatboro Lofts, formally the Roberts & Mander Stove Factory, the building had been vacant for over 10 years. Most window openings were closed up letting very few sunlight in. Since there was no electricity flashlights were needed in most parts of the building, making it an adventure to survey. When demolition started many spaces that were unreachable before were revealed. The vast open floor plans were…