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CAPA Home and School Association

The Philadelphia School of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) is nearly hidden behind its formidable facade. Students rarely use the generous front lawn. The Collaborative’s conceptual design shows how colorful elements like “stair tables”, an amphitheater, and a sculptural colonnade can bring student life and art outside and connect CAPA to the Avenue of the Arts.

  • Colonnade spanning CAPA's front lawn and the Avenue of the Arts
  • Northeast Entrance
  • Northwest Entrance
  • Design Precedents for Signage
  • Site Plan
Volunteer Design Team

Anthony Armento

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Cost Estimator
Torcon, Inc.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brian Traylor

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Urban Designer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Christina Salehi

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Architect, Intern

“Thoughtful design doesn't take a lot of money to achieve big improvements.”

Philadelphia,

Daniel Brown

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Other

“Design has the opportunity to impact the entire fabric of a neighborhood or community.”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

David Artman

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Architect, Registered
Array Architects (Mid-Atlantic Office)
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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Jackie Harris

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Cost Estimator
Torcon, Inc.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Jennifer Cappella

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Interior Designer

"It is inspiring and rewarding to work with such passionate and committed volunteers and community members."

Philadelphia,

Natalie Amodei

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Architect, Intern
Array Architects (Mid-Atlantic Office)
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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Ryan Keszczyk

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Architect, Intern
Array Architects (Mid-Atlantic Office)
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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Sara McLaughlin

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Preservationist
Collingswood, New Jersey
Reflects volunteers' profession and firm at time of Design Grant
Project Title
Connecting CAPA: Conceptual Design for Enhancing CAPA and the Avenue of the Arts
Sponsoring Nonprofit
Avenue of the Arts, Inc.
Address
901 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
South Philadelphia
Volunteer Hours
422
Value of Pro Bono Services
$36,335
Design Grant Completed
February 25, 2015
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