The Laurel/1909 Rittenhouse is a new mixed-use project tucked carefully into the heart of the densely developed, historic, and upscale Philadelphia neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square. The Laurel name refers to the 65-unit condominium community (floors 27-48); and 1909 Rittenhouse is the 184-unit apartment community (floors 3-25). The project is the tallest residential building in the City of Philadelphia.
SCB was inspired by Rittenhouse Square for being a state of mind as much as it is a place: an emotive recall of the past and reflection of the present ― embodying the culture of the city and neighborhood simultaneously. The beauty and cultural significance of Rittenhouse is defined by no single characteristic ― it is a series of urban gestures. The cobblestones, fountain, wide sidewalks, tree canopy, church steeples, rowhouse stoops, and masonry- and stone-lined narrow streets all reflect the neighborhood’s authentic spirit. The project is both sensitive and architecturally generative ― a welcome and significant addition.
In its appeal to emotion and culture, the design framework centers on shared experiences, massing, proportion, and materiality….Read More
