Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2022

Photo Credit: Jason Varney

Client: Kenneth + Courtney Sze

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Completion Date: 2017

Description: Located in Old City, Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar & Restaurant on the ground floor of the Bridge on Race Apartment building. The concept called for a high end, contemporary take on traditional Japanese interiors, keeping quality and simplicity in mind. Seating areas on both sides have playful, warm oak planks jutting out from above which use the Japanese wood joinery technique. The bar is the center focus, covered in leathered stone, live edge sushi counter and chevron oak soffit with blackened steel shelving and trim above. Brass light fixtures light up the space and reflect in the antique mirror, adding depth to the dining area.

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2024

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: Russo Music

Location: Spring Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2021

Located in the Spring Arts District, Russo Music can be found in an existing 2 story masonry space next to Union Transfer. Boxwood Architects was asked to provide a design that was sophisticated, but minimal to showcase the beautiful instruments. White washed brick provides a clean backdrop for the many guitars that line the walls and the backlit walnut columns create a pleasant rhythm through the long, slender space. The custom metal staircase and walnut display cases really relate to the craft and care that Russo Music exudes in its products.

Photo Credit: Russo Music

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2020

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2019

The project is a 2,046sq ft Café /restaurant located in the base of an adaptive reuse project, mixed with a new 24 story residential tower. The restaurant portion is within a circa 1935 Art Deco façade. Program requirements include a daytime café that converts to evening dinner service, full-service bar/kitchen, an intermediate space that engages with tower lobby and outdoor seating. Primary design considerations were to create a space that was respectful and complimentary to the Art Deco façade, while at the same time considering the contemporary nature of the project development. This, while maximizing seating counts, production areas and solving the throughput equation of casual café, converting to restaurant.

Additional design inspirations focus: food, energy and warmth of Israeli bakeries. Considering their Israeli roots, the client wanted to bring that cultural experience to Philadelphia. Drawing from their European travel photos, specifically of Israeli open-air markets, we developed a design that called for light and airy daytime hues, with a vibrant evening bar. Detail and décor considerations concentrated primarily on a soft palette, with complimenting pops of color. Finishes and metal detailing speak to the ornament/geometry of Art Deco, with lighter wood tones, dark walnut trims and peach hue mirrors.

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2019

Expanding upon their vast portfolio, award winning restauranteur CookNSolo introduces another fantastic restaurant to Midtown Village. Merkaz is warm and bright, offering signature pita sandwiches, hummus, and salatim that showcase the very best of Israeli street food. The colorful tiles and millwork that dance through the space are inspired by the movement and energy of the open-air markets in Tel Aviv. As the Hebrew word for "center", Merkaz is designed to bring to life the rich colors, taste, and spirit of Israel in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: Greg Dodge - Zavino Hospitality

Location: Bryn Mawr, PA

Completion Date: 2017

Photo Credit: Halkin | Mason Photography

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Completion Date: 2018

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: Arts + Craft Holdings

Location: 448 N.10th Street . Philadelphia

Project Info:

448 is a 7-Story industrial high-rise building in the heart of the Spring Arts District.  Boxwood Architects was tasked with renovating the 50,000 sq. ft. building with ground floor retail + restaurant spaces,  creative workspaces and full-floor offices on upper floors. Boxwood is currently designing tenant fit-outs on all floors.

Completion Date: 2017

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2017

Photo Credit: Tommy Baboon

Client: Greg Dodge - Zavino Hospitality

Location: Midtown Village, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2016

Photo Credit: Halkin | Mason Photography

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Client: CookNSolo

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2017

Photo Credit: Michael Persico

Client: Arts + Craft Holdings

Location: 915 Spring Garden . Philadelphia

Project Info:

915 is a 5-Story industrial building along the Reading Railroad in the Spring Arts District. Boxwood Architects was commissioned to renovate the 70,000 sq. ft. building with ground floor retail + restaurant spaces,  artist studios and offices.

Completion Date: Under Construction

Client: CookNSolo

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: Boxwood Architects was commissioned by CookNSolo to design a unique restaurant idea: two individual restaurant concepts with their own menu + character and one kitchen shared by both Dizengoff and Abe Fisher.  

Dizengoff, named for a major Tel Aviv boulevard, is a casual Israeli Hummusiya with 25 seats and modeled after hummus spots found in Israel, but in the style of seventies roller skate rinks.

See Abe Fisher

Poster Wall by: Tennyson Tippy

Photography: Halkin | Mason Photography

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Client: CookNSolo

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: Boxwood Architects was commissioned by CookNSolo to design a unique restaurant idea: two individual restaurant concepts with their own menu + character and one kitchen to be shared by both Dizengoff + Abe Fisher.

Abe FIsher is a 70 seat restaurant serving the cuisine of the Jewish diaspora. Its design is inspired by the classic iron-structures of European train sheds but with a modern and mysterious aesthetic.

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Photography: Halkin | Mason Photography

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Client: Arts + Craft Holdings

Location: 990 Spring Garden . Philadelphia

Project Info:

990 is a 7-Story 160,000 sf industrial building in the heart of the Spring Arts District. Boxwood is the Architect of Record for the lobby renovation and the designer for the storefront and steel marquee. We are currently designing ground floor retail + restaurant spaces,  creative workspaces and full-floor offices on upper floors. We have designed Roy Pitz Brew Pub on the ground floor and are currently designing The Lucky Well BBQ restaurant.

Completion Date: Lobby Completed in 2016. Spring Garden Street Storefront, Marquee and '990' Neon Completed in 2017.  Roy Pitz Barrel House 2017. The Lucky Well is on the boards.

1027

Client: Arts + Craft Holdings

Location: 1027 Ridge Ave . Philadelphia

Project Info:

1027 is a 6-Story apartment building along the Reading railway in the Spring Arts neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Boxwood was tasked with renovating the Ridge Avenue storefront and designing a new entry marquee and neon sign.

Completion Date: 2016

Client: Greg Dodge - Zavino Hospitality

Location: University City: Drexel Campus, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: 

With Zavino's 2nd location, Boxwood Architects was charged with designing the restaurant's interior + exterior patio, doubling the size of the original at 2,800 sf. The restaurant features a warm, industrial aesthetic with a custom marble charcuterie + bar design with rolling chalkboard menus and steel mesh wine racks.  Custom steel and rough-sawn shelving throughout the restaurant create intimate dining areas while allowing visual connection between spaces.  

Photo Credit: Halkin | Mason Photography

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Client: Federal Donuts / CookNSolo

Location: University City, Penn Campus, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: Boxwood Architects was commissioned to design Federal Donuts' 3rd location on Penn's Campus. We were charged with designing and documenting all exterior facade alterations with the Historical Commission, the new kitchen, a 10-seat dining area with customer counter and donut display. The project is located within a 1,000 square foot space and features farm elements woven into modern design features.  A custom curved butcher block counter swoops above customers; white washed barn wood, clean subway tile and a chicken wire display case round out the design.  

Photo Credit: Halkin | Mason Photography

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Client: Vius

Location: The Paper Box Factory - Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2012

Description: 1300 SF office design for a web design and development company in the Paper Box Factory building.  The project focus was to create a new conference room within a heavy timber truss space.  An industrial aesthetic complements the location, while green was used as an accent color in the interior of the conference room to reinforces company brand image. 

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Client: Marcie Turney + Valerie Safron

Location: Midtown Village, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: Along with the vision of the design-savvy duo Marcie + Valerie, Boxwood Architects redesigned the existing Lolita restaurant complete with presentation kitchen and tequila bar.  Inspired by the streets of Mexico City, the space brings raw construction elements into play such as the 18' concrete counters at the bar, the steel angle foot rest and the reclaimed white-washed + burned wood boards set in a chevron pattern. At the back bar, the tequila shelving is composed of raw hot-rolled steel frames and reclaimed wood shelves.  Vibrant fired-clay tiles accent the presentation kitchen.  Boxwood architects documented a new prep kitchen, storage + offices in the basement, as well as all kitchen and bar equipment renovations on the main floor.

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Client: Federal Donuts / CookNSolo

Location: North Philly Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2014

Description: Federal Donuts is a unique restaurant concept, selling gourmet fried chicken, fancy donuts and coffee. Boxwood was commissioned to design Federal Donuts' 4th location in North Philly near Northern Liberties.  We were charged with designing and documenting the exterior facade, the new commissary kitchen, a 50 seat dining area with customer counter and donut display. The project is located within a 2,000 square foot space and features chicken farm elements woven into modern design features.  A custom curved wooden counter is the feature of the space.  White washed barn wood, subway tile and a chicken wire display case round out the design.  

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Client: Nagele Family

Location: Rittenhouse, Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2012

Description: Interior renovation + addition to a historically registered residence in the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philadelphia. Boxwood was commissioned to collaborate with Wooden Box LLC as a design-build team. The proposed 100sf addition was presented to the Historical Commission as well as the Rittenhouse Neighborhood Association for approval. The project included new galley kitchen and hi-end appliances with copper clad hood over range, new built-in breakfast nook and detailed cabinetry. The basement renovation included a kids play zone, new family entertainment room, and sauna.

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Client: Federal Donuts / CookNSolo

Location: Center City Philadelphia

Completion Date: 2012

Description: Federal Donuts is a unique restaurant concept, selling gourmet fried chicken, fancy donuts and coffee.  The project is located within a 685 square foot space and features chicken farm elements woven into modern design features.  A custom curved wooden counter is the feature of the space.  White washed barn wood, subway tile and a chicken wire display case round out the design.  

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