SMP Architects

Our team took a visit to the Houston Market construction site, which is slated to finish up and start serving food in just a few weeks. SMP led a large multidisciplinary design team for the re-conceptualization and renovation of the space. Located in the lower level of Houston Hall at the University of Pennsylvania, the market sits within the oldest student union building in the nation. Key project goals were to diversify food offerings, allow each food platform to function independently, and extend operating hours for the market and its seating spaces.

Construction at Poe Valley State Park is progressing steadily. The SMP-designed new park office building will provide for visitor contact and park administration, and will be visible as you enter from the existing drive. Many elements of the building, such as the exposed wood trusses, have been sustainably harvested from Pennsylvania’s forests.

Another successful year of Park(ing) Day Philadelphia! The weather was great and we had lots of visitors. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

On August 23rd, Penn State Abington celebrated the ribbon cutting of “Lions Gate”, the first residence hall for the Abington campus. Located at 1001 Old York Road, Lions Gate is a state-of-the-art, 400-student apartment style center for student living and learning.