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Charter High School for Architecture and Design Commencement

Ian had the honor of being one of the speakers with the Commencement Address for the final C.H.A.D. (Charter High School for Architecture + Design). Along with Sir David Adjaye, Principal of Adjaye Associates, they were both awe inspired by the accomplishments of the students and look forward to what these graduates will accomplish. Congratulations…

Leverage 2020

The Annual Community Design Collaborative Event Thanks to COVID living, this event moved online and was a welcome break in relaxing for a Zoom gathering. Everyone was encouraged to bring their nibbles and enjoy a favorite beverage and check in with each other and many laughs were had. The biggest discussion was learning how everyone…

Vare Recreation Center in the News

Vare Recreation Center was mentioned in the Philadelphia Inquirer article "Philly’s soda tax is supposed to ‘Rebuild’ parks and rec centers. It’s been a slow start." Despite the slow start of this Philadelphia Soda Tax funded project, we are excited to be a part of the movement aimed to create much needed recreational spaces in…

IS-DG in the News

IS-DG is a 2019 NOMA Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Honor Winner and with that comes publicity! Here are some recent articles on the NOMA awards: Architect MagazineNOMA Announces Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Winners Archinect NewsNOMA International Conference celebrates diverse architectural leadership and excellence You can also read more on the NOMA website…

2019 NOMA Phil Freelon Professional Design Award Winner

Ian Smith Design Group receives an Honor Award in the small project category for their work on Tufas Boulder Lounge. The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) recognized architecture and leadership excellence at the NOMA Awards Banquet, which featured the inaugural Phil Freelon Professional Design Awards, hosted in Brooklyn, New York, on October 19, 2019.…

PhilaNOMA

Ian Smith, a member of PhilaNOMA, the local Philadelphia chapter of The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), invites you to visit the organization to learn more about this platform and ways to become a member. The national conference is on the East coast this year, being held October 16-20, 2019 in Brooklyn, NY. PhilaNOMA…

Design Philadelphia Open House

IS-DG, along with Bright Common and Tend Landscape, is hosting an open house in conjunction with Design Philadelphia 2019. Save the date for Friday, October 4, 2019 4–8PM The official open house time is 6–8PM but we are starting early in case that doesn't work for your schedule. Design Philadelphia is the signature event for…

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…

Rendering for a Philadelphia mixed use building proposal

3450 J Street

Proposed rendering for a mixed-use structure to complete a modern 3-building living complex at Tioga station - 3450 J Street, Philadelphia. The proposed corner building features ground level commercial space to energize the Tioga corridor and 24 luxury two-bedroom dwelling units above. Floor to ceiling glass and façade screening elements create a striking design that…

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…