KSS Architects

The AMY at James Martin public school is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide modern learning for students in grades 6-8 through federal funding. Aligning with the The School District of Philadelphia’s mission, vision, goals, and guardrails, the new building will embrace 21st-century learning for 500 students. In partnership with Moody Nolan, KSS has been working closely with Mosaic Development Partners JV, Daniel J. Keating Company, and The School District of Philadelphia to design a school that provides an equitable education and encourages all students to reach their fullest potential. #KSSArchitects #ArchitectureDesign #SchoolArchitecture #PedagogyDesign #Education #SchoolDesign #PhiladelphiaSchools #DesigningTodayforTomorrow

?? Live and Learn: Integrating Playful Learning into Affordable Housing Developments ?? ? We had an inspiring time at our DesignPhiladelphia event, hosted at KSS Architects’ Philadelphia office! Co-hosted by Live and Learn, ULI Philadelphia, and The Carpenters' Company, the session explored how we can bring playful learning into the heart of affordable housing projects. From showcasing two pilot projects by KSS Architects and WRT to discussing implementation and challenges, we’re excited about the benefits these installations bring to multigenerational communities. As Deirdre Hyman from Tree House Books beautifully put it, “Communities become a source of learning and interactive play.” Looking towards the future, Beth Emig, RA LEED AP BD+C, KSS Architects, shared, “Success looks like playful learning installations integrated into every project.” Facilitators, Presenters, and Panelists: Heidi Segall Levy, AIA, SEED, Watchdog Sarah Lytle, Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN) Lindsey Samsi, Pennrose David La Fontaine, Community Ventures, Inc Darnetta Arce, Lower North Philadelphia CDC Deidre Hyman, Tree House Books Beth Emig, KSS Architects Lizzie Rothwell, WRT Michael Norris, Carpenters' Company Kevin Moran, ULI Philadelphia #affordablehousing #housingdesign #playfullearning #playtolearn #earlychildhoodeducation William Penn Foundation #MDGphilly

Excited to share the latest interior renderings of our new development project, AMY at James Martin! ??? We're transforming the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia with a cutting-edge, 88,000-square-foot middle school designed for 21st-century learning. This four-story facility will offer students a modern learning environment, complete with state-of-the-art classrooms, a gymnatorium, a full-service kitchen and cafeteria, and even a green roof and outdoor play area. The school is set to be a vital resource for both students and the entire community! #Development #Architecture #CommunityImpact #PortRichmond #Education #SustainableDesign #Rendering Mosaic Development Partners JV Daniel J. Keating Company KSS Architects The School District of Philadelphia Torrado Construction Company Inc. Visit our website to learn more about Mosaic's Philadelphia portfolio. www.mosaicdp.com

?? Catch a bird’s-eye view of Borden Studios! This state-of-the-art facility will offer businesses four massive production studios ?? and vertical parking ??. ???? #longislandcity #queensny #bordenstudios #nycconstruction #generalcontractors #productionstudio #construction #innovopropertygroup

On Wednesday, October 16, Jason Chmura, Partner at KSS Architects, will be moderating an in-depth discussion around expansion, revitalization, investing, and design trends shaping universities and their campuses at Philadelphia Student Housing & Higher Ed Development Summit. To register, visit https://buff.ly/3U4S8z3. #KSSarchitects #architecture #academicarchitecture #universitydesign

Please join us on a tour through historic Germantown on Thursday, October 10 from 4-5:30 pm for “A Literacy Rich Walking Tour Through Germantown”! We will begin at “The Nest” at Cliveden of the National Trust, then head to “The Hive” at the Johnson House Historic Site, and end at “Seeds & Bees” at the Wyck Historic House and Garden. We will share how these interactive, playful elements create place and enrich the programming of our community partners while encouraging a love of play and learning. Register at the following link: https://buff.ly/4eA3rrk Partners: Mt Airy CDC, Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN), William Penn Foundation, Interpret Green, Derek James Weston, and Watchdog #KSSarchitects #playfullearning #earlychildhoodeducation #educationalequity

Mayva Donnon AIA, LEED AP, a partner at KSS Architects, recently moderated SMPS’s panel titled Frontiers in Life Sciences & Higher Education: Insights, Innovations, and Lilly Facility Tour. Philly real estate royalty gathered in the same room to share their knowledge and expertise relevant to cutting-edge advancements, industry trends, and the future of life sciences in Philadelphia. The panel featured acclaimed movers and shakers Pete Cramer, Vice President of Development at Wexford Science & Technology, LLC; Janice Wong, Partner at Gattuso Development Partners; Ed Datz, Executive Director of Real Estate at the University of Pennsylvania, and Nelson Way, Director of Leasing & Development, Ensemble Investments, LLC. #KSSarchitects #architecture #design #lifescience #realestate SMPS Philadelphia

KSS Architects has been collaborating for the past few years on various playful learning initiatives in Philadelphia, which we are proudly highlighting during DesignPhiladelphia. To hear more about playful learning and how important it is to promote equal access to education, please join us at the “Live and Learn: Integrating Playful Learning into Affordable Housing Developments” event on Wednesday, October 9th from 5-7 pm. Co-hosted by the Carpenters’ Company, ULI Philadelphia, and The Live and Learn project teams, the event will be held at KSS’s Philadelphia office. To register, visit https://buff.ly/4evAsVF.

Today kicks off the 20th annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival. For the past 20 years, this festival has highlighted the local design community and showcased the significance of design to the public. Over the next two weeks multiple events will be taking place daily from design panels to exhibitions. Watchdog is honored to participate in multiple events highlighting the accomplishments of our clients Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network (PLLAN), Live and Learn, and Mt Airy CDC and the impact these organizations and our design teams?have on many Philadelphia communities. Below is the schedule of events our team will be a part of. For more information and the full list of events visit the Design Philadelphia events page: https://lnkd.in/eDiUh7cH

?? Borden Studios is quickly becoming a new creative and industrial powerhouse in Long Island City—check out the latest progress photos of this 900,000 sq. ft. development, designed with cutting-edge features for collaboration and innovation! ???? See more: https://buff.ly/3Tlqr4G #queensny #industrial #productionstudio #construction #innovopropertygroup #marchconstruction KSS Architects Innovo Property Group