US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei, restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations.
Designed by Pei as part of a row of houses in the 1950s, the three-storey unit in the Society Hill neighbourhood had undergone several renovations and extensions over the years.
Shiftspace was tasked with paring back these alterations to restore Pei’s original vision while enhancing it with contemporary details.
Shiftspace has renovated an IM Pei-designed rowhouse in Philadelphia
“Understanding Pei’s original vision for these houses, we approached this project with a sense of reverence that allowed us to see our design as enhancements to that original
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