Social Services
William Way LGBT Community Center
The Center asked the Collaborative to analyze options for renovation and expansion. The Collaborative's design replaces two inefficient rear wings of the Center’s existing Colonial Revival building with a new, five-story addition while preserving the front of the structure. New event and coworker spaces will better serve Philadelphia’s diverse LGBT community and generate revenue for the Center. A glass exterior will open up views to a historic alley and sleek LGBT-friendly senior housing nearby.
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A section shows new spaces including a cafe, gallery, and double-height ballroom.
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The existing William Way LGBT Community Center.
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A concept for an expanded center that opens up views to a historic alley and sleek LGBT-friendly senior housing nearby.
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The programming plan allocates space for public events, meeting, administrative, coworking, and archives.
