Inside the new Philly police headquarters on North Broad Street, in the former Inquirer building
There’s been an effort to preserve the historical integrity of what’s now officially called the Philadelphia Public Services Building.
Posts tagged with Architecture
How the protest movement engineered a takedown of the Rizzo statue after years of delay
As artist Ursula Rucker says, “energy is real” in the presence of public art.
The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition
With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.
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A new app lets you change the colors at the center of the Philly skyline
An upgrade added animation to the crown of One Liberty Place, now outfitted in easily-adjusted LEDs.
Secret Philly: Inside the Masonic Temple, the intricate landmark next to City Hall
A hidden network of rafters, a plaster “death mask,” and a warning about ice cream.
‘Nothing left uncarved’: A guide to the 250 sculptures on Philadelphia City Hall
Hundreds of figures, creatures, and symbols adorn the sides of the largest municipal building in the country.
Philadelphia Art Museum’s new Gehry renovations: 7 things you might not know
A ghost train station, a big sustainability boost, and a new skylight above the steps.
Secret Philly: The history of Swann Memorial Fountain, from execution site to temperance monument
Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.
How the Municipal Services Building became Philly’s most polarizing government tower
The Brutalist structure was once considered revolutionary.
Philly skyline lights up with giant heart shape
Four Seasons engineers orchestrated most of the design remotely.
Inside the money museum hidden a block from Philly City Hall
Take a selfie in a stagecoach and feel the weight of gold.
There’s a cool free light show inside the Ritz-Carlton’s historic dome
Grab a bottle from the champagne vending machine and check out the display.