Notable Architecture in Philadelphia

Here is a short list of some notable architecture in Philadelphia. There is certainly more architecture to see in Philadelphia than what is included on this list such as pattern book houses, the Philadelphia Art Museum, and Greek Revival and Victorian architecture from the 19th century. We encourage you to explore the city.

Cira Center - Pelli and Associates - University of Pennsylvania


Richards Medical Center - Louis Kahn - University of Pennsylvania


North Hall and Fountain - Michael Graves - Drexel University Campus, at the intersection of Race & North 33rd Streets


Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Rafael Viñoly Architects - Avenue of the Arts


PSFS Building - George Howe and William Lescaze - 12 South 12th street (Market street & N 12th street) - First International Style building built in the United States


Society Hill Towers - IM Pei - 2nd and Locust Streets


Comcast Center - Robert A. M. Stern Architects - 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd - tallest building in Pennsylvania


Fisher Fine Arts Library - Frank Furness - University of Pennsylvania


Eastern State Penitentiary - John Haviland - N. 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue – Radical 19th-century prison designed to create social change


Guild House - Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates - Spring Garden St (between 6th and 7th)



Resources:
List of Buildings in Philadelphia
http://www.aviewoncities.com/buildings/philadelphia.htm

Buildings and Architecture of Philadelphia - History through the Centuries
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buildings_and_architecture_of_Philadelphia