Germantown Friends School’s campus integrates historic and contemporary architecture across several urban blocks. The school engaged DIGSAU and Leslie Gill Architect to develop a comprehensive campus master plan that shapes future growth around four core principles: honoring history, strengthening connections within and beyond the campus, enhancing the student experience, and promoting environmental responsibility. The first project to be implemented in this master plan is the All-School Commons, a transformation of the existing Smith Gym and Loeb Performing Arts Center into a vibrant hub for learning and community engagement. The building includes flexible, light-filled art classrooms and maker spaces, a new courtyard, and a central dining room that serves the entire K-12 campus.
Section through the classroom addition and renovated Smith Gym
The All-School Commons piloted the school’s campus sustainability framework, enabling the team to define, implement, and assess its goals in practice and establish a model for future campus development that aligns with its values and vision.
Recognition:
2025 AIA Philadelphia Gold Medal
2025 Green Building United, Groundbreaker Award Nominee
Projects
Frances M. Maguire Art Museum - St. Joseph's University
All-School Commons – Germantown Friends School
Center For Advanced Technologies - Bucks County Community College
PPR Residence Hall - Swarthmore College
Discovery Center - Outward Bound & Audubon Society
Wexler Gallery
Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place - People's Emergency Center
The Cooper
Caesar Rodney Hall - University of Delaware
Jefferson School
Greene Street Friends School
Campus Bookstore & Development Office - University of Delaware
Margaret Passmore Trickey Building
Delaware History Museum
150 Rouse Boulevard
Shallcross Hall - Friends Central School
The Clay Studio
Loggia Loft
Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center - Princeton University
The Study at University City
Basecamp Delta
Housing Northwest Arkansas
Arts Café Expansion & Renovation - University of Pennsylvania
Gore Capabilities Center
Dogfish Head Brews and Eats
Construction Training & Education Center
Tyler School of Art - Temple University
Library Playspace
Intercultural Engagement Center - University of Delaware
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Yards Brewery
Aqua Foro
Matchbox - Swarthmore College
Iovance Biotherapeutics
Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park
Gettysburg Montessori School
Edible Garden and Classroom - Tyler Arboretum
SEPTA Bus Shelters
WP Point Event Space & Lodge
Philadelphia Union Training Facility
The Global Learning Center
The Cove
201 Rouse Boulevard
351 Rouse Boulevard
Barnegat House
Courtyard House
Rural Loft
DIGSAU
340 North 12th Street
Suite 421
Philadelphia, PA 19107
v 215.627.0808
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Job Posting: Architect/Designer
We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills along with drafting and modeling abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architect/Designer position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing design concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be a multi-tasking, detail-oriented, hard-working team player.
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