1735 Market

SCB was engaged to reimagine the entry and lobby experience for 1735 Market, a 54-story office tower in downtown Philadelphia. As the first phase of a major repositioning strategy for the building, the design approach focused on creating a more significant presence for the main entrance to the building. A new illuminated glass canopy denotes the entry amid the street wall. By enclosing a former open-air vestibule with floor-to-ceiling glass and installing a bold, sculptural light installation to draw attention indoors, the new entry is more recognizable and welcoming to visitors and tenants, alike. The light installation mimics the tower’s iconic pyramidal form on the skyline. A material palette of granite walls, terrazzo flooring, and stainless steel accents visually connects the new enclosed vestibule to the existing lobby. Within the lobby, new lounge furniture with curved forms softens the linear and geometric nature of the interior space, while a new front desk provides a secure entry point to the two tenant elevator banks.

Location Philadelphia, PA

Size 5,000 SF