Ian Smith Design Group LLC

An honor to work on this beautiful building and bring it back to its glory after a terrible fire.

IS-DG worked with the owner for these fresh new lofts in Harrowgate Philadelphia, PA. 3450 J (refurbished building) is complete with 3460 J (new construction) due to be complete later this Fall to energize the Tioga Street corridor.

Beyond ILLUSION: The Role of the BLACK Architect Be sure to register and attend this event next Monday evening. Details below!

Contrast of #concrete and #wood of the #underpinning #buildingmaterials #getcloser #nofilter

From last week's site visit in Harrowgate to this week in Brewerytown, construction is happening on IS-DG projects. This particular spot on Marston Street is a bustling section of new residential buildings. #architecture #phillyskyline #newconstruction #offstreetparking #elevator #sitevisits #nofilter

A little bit of pleasure prior to going into the office. A gentle reminder of the subsequent thinking and unthinking in the abstract patterning upon flattened substrate, distorted projections within cylindrical specular reflections. Thank you 1970.

Join the Tri-State NOMA Chapters (NJ-NY-PA) this summer for a Virtual Project Pipeline Architecture Camp. Calling all interested future Architects and designers between the ages of 11-15 interested in learning more about buildings and cities. Our professional Architects and Designers will be teaching basic drawing, modeling, and design-thinking in a fun and immersive online environment. What will the city of the future look like? Students will be asked to create a design proj...ect using paper modeling, drawing, and an introduction to web-based internet skills. All project materials will be provided to students prior to camp start. All campers must have access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with access to the internet. Camp will convene online on Saturdays: August 15, 22, & 29 Tuition for Summer 2020 is $25 (Scholarships Available). The deadline to register is August 1st. Enroll today by clicking the link: https://tinyurl.com/y6tfsjfx Project Pipeline is a signature program of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Their mission is to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as a classroom, and connecting young people to real world architects and planners, they foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers. They advocate for increased diversity, fellowship, equity and excellence in design. #philanoma #nycobanoma #njnoma #blackarchitects #architecture #architect #designeducation #summercamp #studentarchitects #minorityarchitects

Wooden wall or concrete wall? Yes, concrete! Poured into forms with the structural pins throughout (they look like industrial staples) to have the strength of concrete with the look of wooden beams. ... #retainingwalls #fauxwood #realconcrete #constructionnotes #nofilter

The skies briefly cleared just in time for the IS-DG team to take a socially-distanced walkthrough of 3460 J Street - a new (5) story multi-family dwelling that has been undergoing construction throughout the summer and is estimated to be completed by the end of October. Need an excuse to stretch those legs and get out of the house? If you happen to be in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by and check out the progress...just remember your mask! #philadelphiaarchitecture #phillyskyline #harrowgate #newconstruction #socialdistance #sixfeetapart #maskupphl

IS-DG supports community revitalization! Join us on May 28th for Leverage 2020 - a virtual fundraiser in benefit of the Community Design Collaborative. We are proud to be a sponsor of Leverage and partner of the Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that provides probono design grants and technical assistance to nonprofits involved in community revitalization. Their work saves organizations tens of thousands of dollars while giving them tools to move forward in having impac...t in their community. Buy your tickets or make an online donation here: https://cdesignc.org/events/leverage-2020 #communitydesign #CollabLev2020

A moment for banality but probably not the everyday for less traveled pavements.

More Green Space Please In North Philly!

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