Rural Loft

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.

 

 

 

Projects

Frances M. Maguire Art Museum - St. Joseph's University

Center For Advanced Technologies - Bucks County CC

PPR Residence Hall - Swarthmore College

Discovery Center - Outward Bound & Audubon

Bigham Leatherberry Wise Place - People's Emergency Center

The Study at University City

Caesar Rodney Hall - University of Delaware

Jefferson School

Greene Street Friends School

Campus Bookstore & Development Office - University of Delaware

Margaret Passmore Trickey Building

300 Rouse

Aqua Foro

Pavilion & Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park

The Clay Studio

Class of 1986 Fitness and Wellness Center - Princeton University

Intercultural Engagement Center - University of Delaware

Housing Northwest Arkansas

Edible Garden and Classroom - Tyler Arboretum

Tyler School of Art - Temple University

Arts Café Expansion & Renovation - University of Pennsylvania

Gore Capabilities Center

The Cooper

W P Point Event Space & Lodge

Construction Training & Education Center

150 Rouse Boulevard

Library Playspace

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Gettysburg Montessori School

Base Camp Delta

Matchbox - Swarthmore College

Wexler Gallery

The Cove

Delaware History Museum

Yards Brewery

Shallcross Hall - Friends Central School

Bus Shelters

Dogfish Head Brews and Eats

Philadelphia Union Training Facility

The Global Learning Center

201 Rouse Boulevard

351 Rouse Boulevard

Barnegat House

Private Residence

Rural Loft

DIGSAU

340 North 12th Street

Suite 421

Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Job Posting: Architectural Designer

We are seeking a full-time architectural designer with exceptional graphic and illustration skills as well as drafting abilities. The roles and responsibilities of the Architectural 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 adaptable and able to work to prioritizing tasks with Project Architect 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. View full role description here. 

 

 

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.