This family residence was designed with a goal to bring the clean lines and open living arrangement of urban loft-type living to the Delaware countryside.  Simple forms are combined with local materials to reinforce the connection to the local agrarian tradition.
 
The ranch-styled single level living has an open floor plan with a center core of utilities, storage & bathrooms to provide maximum versatility and flexibility. The open plan can be converted to a more typical residential floor plan by closing a series of hidden pocket doors and surface-mounted barn doors.
 
A local barn that was scheduled for demolition became the source for the exterior cladding which consists of stable, old-growth wood that has a distinctive weathered patina yet is extremely durable. The design utilizes a minimal palette of natural materials including wood, cork and stone.  The exterior envelope utilizes an innovative cellular glass, rigid board-stock insulation material that is impervious to wood-boring insects, has high compressive strength, excellent moisture resistance, and is completely fire resistant. The foamed-glass insulation allows the salvaged planks to be properly ventilated in a manner similar to traditional barns.
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The ranch-styled single level living has an open floor plan with a center core of utilities, storage & bathrooms to provide maximum versatility and flexibility. The open plan can be converted to a more typical residential floor plan by closing a series of hidden pocket doors and surface-mounted barn doors.

 

 

 
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Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Job Posting: Architect I/Designer I

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 I/Designer I 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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Job Posting: Architect II/Designer II

We are seeking a full time Designer II or Architect II. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and creative problem-solver, exhibiting strong management and design skills. The roles and responsbilities of the Architect II/Designer II position include broad exposure to many aspects of project design and delivery, including participation in developing concepts, creating presentation materials, working on construction documents, and assisting in construction administration. The candidate must be adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect or Manager supervision; demonstrate an imaginative, creative and innovative design solutions to technical problems; be flexible, a motivated multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and a hard-working team player. 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.  

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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.