Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Philadelphia Studio
Jeffrey Totaro
Product Spec Sheet

ElementBrandProduct Name
PaintBenjamin Moore
Ultra Spec 500
Office ChairsHerman Miller
Aeron
GlassVitro Architectural Glass
SeatingKnoll
FramingClarkDietrich Building Systems
ShadesDraper, Inc

Product Spec Sheet
Paint
Ultra Spec 500 by Benjamin Moore
Office Chairs
Aeron by Herman Miller
Seating
by Knoll
Shades

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Philadelphia Studio

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson as Architects

The studio is an adaptive re-use of the former Midday Club, founded in 1929, at the historically listed 123 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. The space was more recently used as a library reading room for a law office. Our goal was to create a highly flexible work environment that provided varied options for staff to move quickly between individual work, impromptu discussions, and group meetings throughout the day. In creating the new space, we considered occupant well-being, efficient material and resource use, and integration of modern elements within a distinctive interior framework.

photo_credit Jeffrey Totaro
Jeffrey Totaro
photo_credit Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

The studio takes advantage of large windows that bring natural light indoors while offering panoramic views of Center City. During the design process, we studied workstation and collaboration typologies for the new studio to establish the ideal configurations for individual and group work. Hoteling desk workstations run the length of the main office space, while open teaming spaces are located below the extended mezzanine level. Full height windows in the mezzanine level bring natural light into a series of collaborative spaces.

photo_credit Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
photo_credit Jeffrey Totaro
Jeffrey Totaro
photo_credit Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

While preserving and restoring original ornamental details and the office’s historic terrazzo floors, new elements combine to create a dynamic workplace that offers flexibility and supports seamless transition between in-person and virtual collaboration. Repurposed materials include custom furniture developed by our practice, reconfigured for continued use in the new space.

photo_credit Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
photo_credit Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
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