KJO Architecture

Miniature mixed-use coming soon to E. Girard Ave. This 3-story project was approved today by the Philadelphia ZBA. A small commercial shop + 3 residential units will soon fill in a gap on the 300 block of E. Girard Ave. This design of this building references its immediate 4-story neighbor to the right built in 2019, and gently steps down in height to meet its much older neighbor on the left. We love getting to design buildings like this that fill in a “missing tooth” lot on a busy commercial corridor; this one makes the most of its narrow site while still adding depth and variety to the streetscape.

4-story multifamily building with 48 one-bedroom residential units coming soon to Wayne Ave in Germantown. This project takes advantage of a mixed-income zoning bonus for added density, and features a green roof for stormwater management on the entire upper roof level. The building features an asymmetrical double-loaded corridor layout with deep courtyards on one side and a side setback on the other side, ensuring that all units get ample access to light and air. Check out construction progress on Wayne Ave in ‘24 to watch this one take shape.

🧱 74 residential units coming soon to the Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. Today we presented our project to the Civic Design Review committee and our project was approved / concluded with some minor landscaping adjustments that we will incorporate into the final design. This 4-story building features a mix of studio, 1-bed, and 2-bed units. We squeezed 41 parking spaces towards the rear of the building, but as always, our design prioritizes pedestrian safety and walkability. Landscaping and seating areas in front will complement the angular facade’s projections and balconies. This project will break ground in 2024 and the location represents a new neighborhood for a KJO Architecture-designed building. 🧱

Construction is humming along at 2025 Frankford Ave. This mixed-use building will consist of 8 residential units over a ground-floor commercial space, and a lively all-brick facade 🧱.

Happy July 4th from KJO Architecture 💥