DesignPhiladelphia and Urban Roots Present the Urban Topiary
If you haven't seen the Urban Topiary yet, here is your chance to see the unique “living” sculpture designed to engage
the community through arts and design. In conjunction with DesignPhiladelphia, JDT International will
dedicate the Urban Topiary on Saturday, October 22.
From the press release:
Designed and constructed by PrePost, the Urban Topiary compliments the newly completed nine-unit housing development, The Flats at Girard Pointe (1221-1233 N. 3rd Street), developed by Jeffrey Tubbs of JDT International Inc and Joseph Matta of CRL2 Associates, LLC. The new housing development is surrounded by over 100 of the Urban Topiary’s digitally fabricated galvanized steel tubes that unite the public sidewalk and the adjacent private yards of the housing development. The tubes make for spiraling armature for flowering vines and ivy to grow, creating an undulating topiary in the heart of Olde Kensington.
Sustainable Room Solutions: Green. Custom. Cool.
When it comes to design solutions, why not make the sustainable choice? In keeping with the green design theme of The Flats at Girard Pointe at 1233 N 3rd Street, the seller has found the perfect eco-conscious room solution for the lower level bedroom/office.
These custom walls and room dividers from 3Form are a perfect fit to create a private space that does not stray from the sustainable concept of this property , with a wide variety of translucent finishes, optimizing high functioning design as well as the greatest use of light.
The buyer can choose from the 3Form Aero Solution or the 3Form Frame Solution.
Please contact the Somers Team for more information.
Related:
A Postcard from the Flats at Girard Pointe…Arrow Swim Club Membership Included!
A Postcard from the Flats at Girard Pointe…Arrow Swim Club Membership Included!
The Flats at Girard Pointe at 1233 N 3rd Street easily has you covered when it comes to living in style in Northern Liberties - Custom Landscaping and Sculptural Fencing, Eco-Smart Options, and yes, a VIP Membership to the Arrow Swim Club that we've been all a-flutter about over here. Move in now and make the most out of summer - at the pool, in the private green space of your backyard, or in the neighborhood, this address has a Walk Score of 94 and is close to Liberties Walk and the Piazza.
Related:
Fresh Address: 1233 N 3rd Street A
Adult Entertainment that is Hot and Wet
Fresh Address: 1233 N 3rd Street A
You may remember the Flats at Girard Pointe during our Builders Tour last year. Gorgeous, smart design. We instantly fell in love.
Well, the eco-friendly condo units sold quickly, not surprisingly, and there's only one left! And yes, it happens to have an amazing installation in the backyard.
This is Where It's At: 1233 N 3rd Street A in Northern Liberties has a Walk Score of 94 and is only 2 blocks from the Piazza and Liberties Walk. We love this stretch of 3rd Street!
Come on In: This 1,400 square foot bi-level Energy Star certified condo has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, and the luxury of choice: That's right, you'll get to customize the home with your choice of countertops, appliances, and stairway details. There are several optional upgrades - So get personal! There's also a 400 square foot backyard - surrounded by an "Urban Topiary" designed by PrePost, LLC.
For more details, please contact the Somers Team. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog posts on 1233 N 3rd Street A, our Fresh Address.
Urban Topiary Unveiled in Old Kensington
What's in season in Old Kensington this fall? Urban Topiary.
The Flats at Girard Pointe's living sculpture will be unveiled on October 15. What is this Urban Topiary, exactly? The sculpture is made from over 100 digitally fabricated galvanized steel tubes that will host ivy and flowering vines.
During our last Meet the Builders Tour, we were hugely impressed with the Flats, but the Topiary was not ready yet. This is the element that we were most curious about and we are quite excited to see it in person, in all of its street-art-meets-eco-design glory.
Go see it for yourself and take a tour of the Flats. It is one of the more innovative and cutting-edge project designs we have seen this year.
For more info on this project, please contact the Somers Team.
Meet the Builders Tour: Old Kensington. The Recap.
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Meet the Builders Tour in Old Kensington - it was a great evening in an exciting neighborhood with some new construction to match.
We started off at 1353-57 Mascher St, which gave us sunny bedrooms, handsome floors, and endless views of the city from the deck. We sipped some "House" wine and snacked on quesadillas, sopes, and chips from nearby taqueria, Taco Riendo. Then David Gleeson (Crane Arts and other development projects) stopped by to clue us in on new construction in Kensington South/Old Kensington and the future of the neighborhood. What we learned? Old Kensington is a prime example of how developers will follow the artists to an under-tapped neighborhood. The advice? Invest now, while prices are still within reach.
After that, we took a quick walk over to 3rd Street to the Flats at Girard Pointe, where this successful project already has owners moved in. We toured an unfinished unit that was waiting for custom finishings and a unit that was recently completed. One owner was even kind enough to have his home available to view and he walked us through his stunning and spacious oasis. It was an unexpected surprise and our tourgoers loved it. Developer Jeff Tubbs then hosted drinks and snacks at his own flat.
For the final leg of our tour, we had scheduled a walk through the Crane Arts Building during 2nd Thursday, which is just a quick walk from the Flats at Girard Pointe. One of the owners, Nicholas Kripal, started with the history of the building and then took us through some of the artists studios so that we could see how it all worked. Kripal is a Ceramics Teacher at Tyler School of Art and is an important and respected member of the art community in Philadelphia. He talked about some upcoming projects that they are working on, so stay tuned for more from the visionaries behind Crane Arts.
So, thank you to those who were involved and those who spent their Thursday evening with us. We hope you will join us again soon. And as always, for information on Old Kensington and what's happening there, explore more on our blog.
Meet the Builders Tour is Tonight! Shall we Review?
We will see you in Old Kensington this evening for a sneak peek at two new additions to the neighborhood. It all starts at 5:30 pm at 1355 Mascher St. Featuring sips and snacks from Taco Riendo and a 2nd Thursday tour of the Crane Arts building.
Until then, a refresher:
Your Meet the Builders Tour Schedule with map and directions.
Details on both new construction properties that we are touring: New Construction in Old Kensington: Meet the Builders Tour is Back!
2nd Thursday Art Reception Listings: Check Out 2nd Thursday in Old Kensington
To RSVP to this event, text your email to (215) 650-3454.
Meet the Builders This Week in Old Kensington. Won’t you Join us?
Here are the facts:
New Construction in Old Kensington: Meet the Builders Tour is Back!
Here's your handy schedule:
Your Meet the Builders Tour Schedule
Complimentary refreshments and drinks at each tour stop.
And don't forget, it's 2nd Thursday and we'll be touring Crane Arts, where several galleries will have opening receptions. All in all, a great night to venture out to Old Kensington.
Thursday, September 9th 5:30-7:30 pm
1353-57 Mascher St
To RSVP to this event, text your email to (215) 650-3454.
Your Meet the Builders Tour Schedule
For next week's Meet the Builders Tour in Old Kensington, we are touring 2 new construction properties, but there's much more in store for our guests this time around. We are really digging into the neighborhood of Old Kensington, because we want to get it out there: Old Kensington is stimulating, cultivated, and ripe for your perusal.
What is Old Kensington? Why should I care?
We'd love to answer that for you on September 9th. Consider it a key part of our tour schedule:
5:30 - Chillax with Snacks & Cocktails - Tour Begins at 1353-57 Mascher St
6:00 - Meet Special Guest and RE Developer David Gleeson (Owner of the Crane Arts Building) Q&A
6:30 - Get to the Point at the Flats at Girard Pointe with Developer Jeff Tubbs
6:50 - Another Sip and Nibble sounds really good right now. Complimentary beverages/snacks at Girard Pointe.
7:10 - Crane Arts Building Tour with the other owner, Nicholas Kripal
We'll be printing out copies of our map for all that attend, just in case you want to roam on your own after the tour.
So get on out here! Here's how:
There's plenty of street parking in Old Kensington. Are you driving?
From I-95: Take the Girard Ave exit (exit 23). Proceed West on Girard. Turn right at American St. Take the 2nd right onto Thompson St. Turn left at Howard St and take the 1st left onto Master St. Then take another 1st left onto Mascher St.
By Subway:
Take the Market-Frankford line to the Girard Avenue exit. Cross Front St and head west. Turn right on Mascher St and head 2 blocks north.
View Meet the Builders Tour in Old Kensington in a larger map
New Construction in Old Kensington: Meet the Builders Tour is Back!
The Meet the Builders Tour is back for September. The timing was right for two projects in Old Kensington that have been on our radar, and so, north of Girard we go!
Meet the Builders Walking Tour: Old Kensington
Thursday, September 9th 5:30-7:30 pm
1353-57 Mascher St
Come join us on a Fun Walking Tour of 2 Old Kensington New Construction Projects where you can actually meet the builder !
Meet builders, ask questions, get insider tips and rub elbows with the pros. Then stick around to enjoy 2nd Thursday in Old Kensington, a night of new art exhibits at nearby galleries, with a tour of Crane Arts Event Space.
Who should attend?
- Rehabbers and Investors looking for tips
- Those who are interested in learning about Old Kensington
- Buyers looking for more information
To RSVP to this event, text your email to (215) 650-3454.
Your information will remain private and we do not spam.
Featuring 2 of the Latest New Construction Ventures in Old Kensington
The Flats at Girard Pointe - 1221-33 N 3rd St
Developer: JD International
Jeff Tubbs from JD International will be walking us through the Flats at Girard Pointe, a series of single family homes that combine eco-friendly design and arts-loving location into an affordable and customizable package.
Project details here.
1353-57 Mascher St
Speaker: David Gleeson
This dynamic new construction is artfully designed and is unlike any other new construction home in the area. Three units are available. For more information on 1353-57 Mascher St, view project details here.
We'll be unlocking the mysteries of Old Kensington for those that are curious about this inspiring and sometimes hard-to-define neighborhood. One of the owners of Crane Arts, David Gleeson, will be our speaker at the new Mascher Street properties. Gleeson is a niche investor rooted in the success of the neighborhood and not only does he invest here, he lives here. He is currently in the process of rehabbing a church in Old Kensington, which will become his new home.
Check out our last Meet the Builders Tour:
If you Build it, They Will Come: Meet the Builders Tour Recap
Most Commented
- Trouble in Paradise: South Side Slums Bring Shame to Northern Liberties (25)
- Mothers Flee Philadelphia (11)
- Is Blondell Reynolds-Brown Full of Lead? (11)
- More Valentine’s Specials in the City of Love (9)
- Update on the Shops at Schmidts in Northern Liberties (6)
Categories
- Art Museum
- Bella Vista
- Bells Corner/Rhawnhurst
- Brandywine East
- Brewerytown
- Bridesburg
- Castor Gardens
- Center City
- Chinatown
- Condo Source
- East Kensington
- Fairmount
- Fishtown
- Fitler Square
- Fox Chase
- Francisville
- Fresh Address
- Graduate Hospital
- Grays Ferry
- Harrowgate
- Headhouse Square
- Holmesburg
- Home Design
- Home Improvement
- Juniata
- Kensington
- Logan Square
- Manayunk/Roxborough
- Mayfair
- Meet Your Neighbors
- Millbrook
- Montgomery County
- Morrell Park
- Mt. Airy
- New Kensington
- North Philadelphia
- Northeast
- Northern Liberties
- Northwood
- Old City
- Old Kensington
- Overbrook
- Penns Landing
- Pennsport
- Philadelphia Real Estate
- Port Richmond
- Powelton Village
- Queen Village
- Renting in Philadelphia
- Restaurants
- Rhawnhurst
- Rittenhouse Square
- Selling Your Home
- Short Sale
- Social media marketing
- Society Hill
- South Philadelphia
- Southwest Philadelphia
- Staging
- The Loft District
- The Tip Jar
- Things to Do
- Uncategorized
- University City
- Washington Square West
- West Oak Lane
- West Philadelphia
- Wissinoming
Tags
Archives
- February 2012 (15)
- January 2012 (29)
- December 2011 (18)
- November 2011 (33)
- October 2011 (34)
- September 2011 (39)
- August 2011 (37)
- July 2011 (36)
- June 2011 (46)
- May 2011 (45)
- April 2011 (51)
- March 2011 (69)
- February 2011 (40)
- January 2011 (46)
- December 2010 (44)
- November 2010 (38)
- October 2010 (42)
- September 2010 (50)
- August 2010 (59)
- July 2010 (65)
- June 2010 (59)
- May 2010 (75)
- April 2010 (83)
- March 2010 (87)
- February 2010 (65)
- January 2010 (18)
External links
Phone: 215.253.6818