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IS-DG provides architectural services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and other states.

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  • Award Winning Historical Renovation in Rittenhouse

    2122 Locust St Grand Jury Award Winner

    Our renovation project at 2122 Locust Street received a Grand Jury Award in the 2019 Preservation Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia promotes the appreciation, protection, appropriate use, and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities, and landscapes. Ian Smith Design Group is proud to be…
  • Hello Donuts storefront rendering

    Small Business Client Spotlight: Hello Donuts PHL

    Hello Donuts PHL approached us to help them get started on their first location in Philadelphia. Having worked with two of the partners previously (from ReAnimator Coffee), we have started to work out the updates and fit-out for their doughnut shop just off of Frankford Avenue in Kensington. Our involvement in the adaptive reuse of the…
  • pool house rendering

    Residential Client Spotlight: Private Residence

    This project for a private residence in Montgomery County was filled with challenges that were met head on by IS-DG to stay on top of the process and assist the owner as needed to ensure tasks were completed in order and in a timely manner. The first challenge conquered was working with the Montgomery County…
  • Maker space architectural plans

    Industrial Client Spotlight: Maker Space in NE

      This medium scale maker space project is located in the Frankford neighborhood in Philadelphia, is an example of (12) similar revitalization investments. While the focus has been on multi-family residential for the renewal of this and many neighborhoods, this project is intended for the makers and creators to work and collaborate. With ample space…
  • Ian Smith of IS-DG Design Thinking Philadelphia volunteer judge

    IS-DG in the Community

    Community involvement is an integral part of our operations at IS-DG. Here are some events we've participated in recently. Working with communities is one of our 5 core values.   Better Philadelphia Challenge Event This event was a reason to celebrate the Ed Bacon Memorial Committee and Center / Architecture + Design for the successful Better Philadelphia…
  • Grover Washington Jr. Middle School Award Winners

    Design Thinking Philadelphia Jury

    Ian participated on the jury for Design Thinking Philadelphia initiative which offers K-12 students an engaging and hands-on opportunity to develop 21st century skills—including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication—while actively connecting what they do in school to what goes on in the world around them. “Let there be no doubt–you are a memorable part…

  • Lorenzo's Pizza in Philadelphia

    Lorenzon’s Pizza

    Dan Stamm of NBC 10 Philadelphia recently wrote about the reopening of Lorenzo’s Pizza on South Street. He spoke to Ian Smith about his role in the revitalization of this Philadelphia landmark. Here is an excerpt from the article: Philly architect Ian Smith, a long-time Lorenzo’s fan himself, says that everyone involved had comfort and…

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    A full-service architecture, planning and design firm

    Ian Smith Design Group is a full-service architecture, planning and design firm with experience in new construction, and interior renovation. Additional services include architectural image branding, as well as product design. When arriving at appropriate solutions for uncommon design challenges, IS-DG not only offers great passion and creativity to all facets of its work, but…