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Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School

A co-ed, college prep Catholic high school in South Philadelphia wants to create a warmer, more welcoming entrance, use extra space in its cafeteria as a student lounge, and transform a former library into a writing and project lab to meet contemporary student needs. The conceptual plan offers a strategy to phase in these new amenities and brings visual branding and green stormwater management practices onto campus.

  • Neumann Goretti’s entrance will come alive by removing the fence and adding rain gardens.
  • The existing entrance on South 10th Street
  • The campus has courtyards and parking that could be used to enhance the student experience.
  • Concepts for an outdoor dining courtyard and a patio with a colorful paving
  • A concept for renovating library space to support group projects
  • The renovated library is now bright and open for collaboration
  • A concept for lounge space in the cafeteria
  • The new lounge space
Volunteer Design Team

Angela Fleegle

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Landscape Architectural Designer

"Having the chance to give a client a new perspective on their site is a great feeling."

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Becker Raab

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Architect, Intern
KSS Architects LLP
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beth Emig

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Architect, Registered
KSS Architects LLP
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Daniel Brown

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Renderer

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

DB-3D
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Joanna Trago

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Cost Estimator

“Adding new materials can be done with sensitivity. Sometimes, you have to step outside your comfort zone and understand what materials will keep the historic feel.”

Gardner Fox Associates
|
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Mayva Donnon

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Architect, Registered
KSS Architects LLP
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Petr Masopust

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Other
Aterra Solutions, LLC
|
Ambler, Pennsylvania

Rob Monahan

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Civil Engineer
Aterra Solutions, LLC
|
Ambler, Pennsylvania

Sara Nordstrom

“Community members understand best how to positively impact their neighborhoods.”

KSS Architects LLP
|
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reflects volunteers' profession and firm at time of Design Grant
Project Title
Neumann Goretti High School: Conceptual Design for Facility Improvements
Address
1736 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Neighborhood
Passyunk Square
South Philadelphia
Volunteer Hours
531
Value of Pro Bono Services
$57,405
Design Grant Completed
August 26, 2016
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