JKRP wins another Preservation Award!

Lounge

amazing roof deck

the beautiful lobby

amazing conference room on the top floor

roof lounge

typical bedroom

corner unit

high end bathrooms

tons of natural light

Our ICON|1616 Walnut project has just been awarded a Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Grand Jury Award for outstanding project.  The building had been used as office space since it was completed in the late 1920s.  



The $50 million construction project took 18 months, and was completed in the spring of 2014.  It has been a catalyst in the resurgence of older Philadelphia buildings being converted or repurposed into ultra high-end residences. As of December 2014, the building has commanded the highest residential rents in the city. Its location on the toniest shopping street in the city and its proximity to Rittenhouse Square and restaurants give it a competitive edge in a robust market, but the real differentiator is the world class amenities incorporated into the new design. The building boasts the largest open air roof deck in the city and affords spectacular views of the city skyline and the building also contains lavish communal spaces and a fitness center that would rival most commercial gyms.   The residential units themselves have also spared no expense, with high ceilings, huge expanses of glazing and natural light and only the finest finishes. The new design features have been meticulously executed to complement the original grandeur of the iconic building and bring it back to the same glory it had on the day it opened eighty five years ago.  

Annual Phillies Outing

You need a drink before you see the Phils these days.

After a minor rain delay, the Phils got back to beatin on the Cubbies.

Butch hooking up the specials.

Serious Sergi and a photobombing Jose.

the Boss getting his birthday on.

If it seems like our office is a lot of fun, that's because it is.  In keeping with our yearly tradition, which started way back when the Phillies were actually good; last Thursday we had our annual JKR day at the Phillies.  This year was special in that it was also the Boss Man's 65th birthday.  He took full advantage of his newly granted senior citizen status and wisely got his subway ride to the ballpark for free. With age comes wisdom I guess. And like we always do, we all went back to our second favorite watering hole where we got our celebratory drinks.  The drinks taste much sweeter when the Phils win big. 

Southstar Lofts Groundbreaking

The Southstar Crew:Paul Horning from Clemens;Jerry, Broh, Izzo, Carl Dranoff of Dranoff Properties; Zach, and Josh Weingram also from Dranoff

Ain't nothing more delicious than a Southstar Lofts Tuna Salad.

The Phanatic giving Carl a big wet one.

It's been a while since we had some big news with our Southstar Lofts project, but yesterday was our official groundbreaking held at the Suzanne Roberts Theater.  The Dranoff team held a knockout event, complete with all the important politicians and movers and shakers, even the Phillie Phanatic was there.  Clemens Construction has already been hard at work at the site a few blocks away.  We're almost done digging.  Check back for more updates.

JKRP Scavenger hunt day!

Nichole here! This week was our first annual JKRP scavenger hunt! We were split up into teams led by our partners, and embarked on a three hour intense search through Center City.  Jon, Kim, Greg, and I were on a team and although we didn't win, we had a great time.  Also, a great workout.  We walked/jogged most of our hunt, only stopping to take pictures.  (This trolley ride was only for photos.)  
By the end of our hunt (at exactly 2:59p.m.), I was totally exhausted, but excited for next years hunt. :-)

bad boys of architecture?

We're revamping our partners page on our website.... and we're not messin' around! Look out peeps, we takin' over this city!

Penn Lighting - Lightfair International 2011

 

Paul Here: Tuesday a full cast of JKR Partners attended Penn Lighting Associate's reception at the Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market as part of Lightfair International's annual Trade Show and Conference event. Live music performance by 61 North, plenty of food and spirits, as well as a visit from the Phillie Phanatic, (although his presence would have been better served in Saint Louis that night), were on tap. Glenn W., Matt, Jon, Lauren U., Mike I., and myself  took in the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia.