A Philadelphia Home that Boasts a Potpourri of Architectural Styles
In the early 1970s, the renowned Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn took on a project that entailed turning a century-old Philadelphia, PA corner storefront, the spaces above it, and the adjacent colonial row house into one single family home. The end result is a home with layers and layers of history ? an intriguing mix of […]
In the early 1970s, the renowned Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn took on a project that entailed turning a century-old Philadelphia, PA corner storefront, the spaces above it, and the adjacent colonial row house into one single family home. The end result is a home with layers and layers of history ? an intriguing mix of styles, boasting everything from historic brick walls and beams to modern, minimalist lines that Khan himself has become known and admired for. Elizabeth and Jeffrey Bergeland, ?a couple of rock-climbing Colorado kids who somehow ended up in the middle of the city,? have called this unique family home their own for the last five years. The house, located in the heart of the historic Queens Village neighborhood, isn?t hard to miss ? its oversized statement arch entry is unlike anything else in the area. Viewing it for the first time, Elizabeth, an artist, and Jeffrey, VP at a tech startup, knew they had their work cut out for them, but the endless potential and unique features, including a private outdoor courtyard, couldn?t be ignored. To make the house functional for their family, the couple dove right in ? they gutted the k...
In the early 1970s, the renowned Philadelphia architect Louis Kahn took on a project that entailed turning a century-old Philadelphia, PA corner storefront, the spaces above it, and the adjacent colonial row house into one single family home. The end result is a home with layers and layers of history ? an intriguing mix of styles, boasting everything from historic brick walls and beams to modern, minimalist lines that Khan himself has become known and admired for. Elizabeth and Jeffrey Bergeland, ?a couple of rock-climbing Colorado kids who somehow ended up in the middle of the city,? have called this unique family home their own for the last five years. The house, located in the heart of the historic Queens Village neighborhood, isn?t hard to miss ? its oversized statement arch entry is unlike anything else in the area. Viewing it for the first time, Elizabeth, an artist, and Jeffrey, VP at a tech startup, knew they had their work cut out for them, but the endless potential and unique features, including a private outdoor courtyard, couldn?t be ignored. To make the house functional for their family, the couple dove right in ? they gutted the k...
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