Jackhammer in Philadelphia by Plumbob

First LEED-H Gold Residential/Commercial live/work space in the City of Philadelphia

Formerly a convenience store and significant loitering/drug dealing corner property, neighbors seemed pleased when it caught on fire and was demolished in 2005. The architects felt it was important to restore the life and sense of community to this small but unique corner of Fishtown. While only 14’-0” wide and barely a 700 sf site footprint, they managed to create a vibrant, light-filled commercial space on the ground floor and basement as well as one residential dwelling on the 2nd and 3rd floors with a large green roof.

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

• Owner / Developer: Onion Flats
• Architect: Plumbob Llc.(Kurt Schlenbaker, Tim McDonald, Howard Steinberg,)
• Green Roof & Rainwater Harvesting: G.R.A.S.S. (Green Roots And Solar Systems)
• General Contractor: JIG Inc (Project Manager Kurt Schlenbaker)
• LEED Rater: Magrann Assoc. (Sam Klein)
• Photo Credits: Tim McDonald
• Location: 636 Belgrade St., Fishtown / Philadelphia
• Year: 2007

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Stairs

Stairs

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Jackhammer - Photo by Tim McDonald

Jackhammer Drawings

Tags: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Category: House

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