Formerly a brown-field site, the new central plaza for 351 Rouse Blvd Navy Yard establishes an active space that embraces the spirit of innovative and collaborative work.

 

The four-acre remediated site is the new Campus Headquarters for Adamtimune, a biotech company and world leader in T-cell therapy. The project aims to create a series of social green spaces for both employees and visitors, while also providing a flexible plaza for events and gatherings that features distinct seating elements and lush plantings.

 

Our design sought to recognize the utilitarian identity of the site. Located at the center of the plaza was an existing electrical substation structure, one of two that continue to provide energy to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. We reimagined this constraint as an opportunity to recognize the substation’s contribution to the region. The result was a simple aluminum edge and LED strip light incorporated into the building’s façade, acting as a visual amenity for the campus space. Visible from the upper level of the building, the new plaza echoes the ethos of its innovative campus. 

 

Lou was the Lead Designer and Project Manager for Rouse Blvd while at Land Collective.