2339 N College Ave

Philadelphia, PA

Client: AXE Philly

Services: Architecture

Status: Under Construction


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With this renovation project, we’ve reimagined a single town home into a multi-family complex. The resulting design features a single 2-bedroom residential unit on each of 4 stories, including a basement unit with a recess garden. With a backyard, second-floor deck, and a roof deck, our spacious plan provides each unit with its own private outdoor space.

To balance the allure of our contemporary design with the original row house’s historic character, we kept the original facade on the two top floors, but updated it with a white stain, black trimmings, and new window frames. On the ground floor, we moved the front entrance to ensure easier circulation between the units. For a really unique introduction to this space, we
reimagined ground floor facade with large-scale windows and metal paneling. A new set of metal steps define the indented entrance, and make for a sleek, light alternative to your average concrete doorstep.

By making an extension at the rear of the existing site, we made the bedrooms in each unit more spacious but maintained harmony with the surrounding architecture. Throughout each step of the design process, our goal was to imagine a new life for an existing property with lots of charm and potential. Our design is the perfect compromise between getting along and standing out.

What Clients Say
The crew at M ARCHITECTS + M DESIGN ensures that if you have a vision, they will help you see it through…and when they’re finished it’s very clear — it’s a beautiful thing!
John Dolaway
MaGerk’s Belair, MaGerk’s Horsham and MaGerk’s Fort Washington
Working with Morrissey Design + M Architects has always been an absolute pleasure. James and his team are right on point, expedient and always prepared to listen. Their design work has been a hallmark of our execution in bringing to life what the team has provided. In my residential real estate practice, Morrissey Design has successfully worked with many of my clients. I consider James and his team to be a vital part of my design arsenal.
Christopher Plant, KISMET Chestnut Hill and KISMET Spring Arts
James has a true pulse on the community at large. He always works his projects as if he has a stake in its success and listens to our true intentions for what is created, not just how.
Chef Al Paris, Paris Bistro
When working with James and his team at M ARCHITECTS, and MORRISSEY has been a pure on-going pleasure. He is a true visionary. I asked for a modern country feel for my Japanese-themed restaurant space and he has hit a home run with his design and layout. James understands the importance of building a relationship with my investors and me to ensure complete satisfaction with clear communication.
Chef Harrison Kim, HATSU, Ambler

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