The Matchbox
Nestled between the College's athletic campus and the woods, the Matchbox serves as both gateway and lantern. The masonry-clad ground floor mediates the site's unique topography, emerging from the earth and includes heavy strength-training equipment and class and rehearsal space for the Theater Department. The transparent first floor activates the street and sidewalk, and includes a fitness room for recreational strength-training and cardio-vascular conditioning. The solid second floor houses a multipurpose room for physical education, dance, and yoga classes, events, and large gatherings and relates to both the red-roofed structures of the College's athletic campus and the canopy of the forest.
The new structure was built upon the footings, slab, and foundation walls of the old squash court building. In addition to the foundation system, other materials from the squash building - such as wood roof joists and court floors and walls - were salvaged for reuse in the new facility. Stone off-cuts and pavers from 100 years of Swarthmore College buildings are re-purposed as exterior cladding.
Projects
PPR Residence Hall
The Cooper
Discovery Center
Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place
Matchbox
The Study at University City
Campus Bookstore & Development Office
Caesar Rodney Hall - Dining & Residential
W P Point
Edible Garden and Classroom
Multi-purpose Building
Jefferson School
Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park
Gore Capabilities Center
Base Camp Delta
150 Rouse Boulevard
Construction Training & Education Center
Library Playspace
Bus Shelters
Housing Northwest Arkansas
Arts Café Expansion & Renovation
Margaret Passmore Trickey Building
201 Rouse Boulevard
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Yards Brewery
The Global Learning Center
The Cove
Dogfish Head Brews and Eats
351 Rouse Boulevard
Annex Training Facility
Pool Pavilion
East Lansing 2030
Shallcross Hall
Veil Garden
Rural Loft
Private Residence
Delaware History Museum
Terracurtain
Rittenhouse Hill
Corn Mobile
DIGSAU
340 North 12th Street
Suite 421
Philadelphia, PA 19107
v 215.627.0808
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Architect III/Designer III
We are seeking a high-energy Designer III or Architect III. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.
Architect II/Designer II
We are seeking a high-energy Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. Candidates should be fluent in digital and physical three-dimensional modeling, demonstrate strong graphic communication skills, and be passionate about design and architecture. The position requires the ability to collaborate with multiple team members, coordinate the efforts of consultants, and an ability to tackle new challenges.
Technical Director
We are seeking a Technical Director. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. Candidates should be fluent in building technology, documentation, and delivery and be passionate about design and architecture.
If you would like to be considered for an internship or full-time position, e-mail a cover letter, resume, references and portfolio to employment@digsau.com as one PDF document. Please limit attachments to 2MB. We will respond to you should the appropriate opportunity be available. No phone calls please.