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Friends Center Corp.
The Collaborative supported an effort by Friends Center to evaluate one of the three buildings that surround its gracious brick courtyard. Through the design process, stakeholders reached a consensus to preserve the mid-19th century building and make it more functional and accessible. Space programming, conceptual design, and an opinion of probable costs will guide renovations to expand day care services or tenant space—and add a new accessible entrance with a lobby, elevator, and front stoop.
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The courtyard of Friends Center, a Quaker hub for peace and justice in Philadelphia
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1520 Race Street was the focus of the Design Grant
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A site plan of the Friends Center complex provides the big picture
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One option is to expand daycare to the second floor
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Another option is to optimize open office space
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Design precedents for open office spaces and ceiling treatments
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One of several studies for a new, welcoming entry
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Inspiring models for designing the new entry
