We reimagine urban historic buildings through innovative transformations.
View Our ProjectsWe embrace new investments, create innovative transformations, build dynamic properties and save 100-year-old architectural treasures from the wrecking ball.
We embrace new investments, create innovative transformations, build dynamic properties and save 100-year-old architectural treasures from the wrecking ball.
Our properties and construction projects help transform neighborhoods and the way people work and live in them.
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We are honored that our properties and projects have won some prestigious awards and have been featured in the national media.
From the blog
The Glassworks: Our 103-Unit New Construction and Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Project
Urban Conversions has secured 1700-30 N. Howard Street as its latest development project. Most recently a silk dye works, the project will include a combination of historic adaptive reuse and new construction. The 103-unit Class A multifamily project includes the integration of a three-story historic industrial building, which is located at the corner of Cecil […]
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In a city as rich with history as Philadelphia, Urban Conversions uses artwork throughout its properties to holistically preserve each project’s unique importance. Every project commissions local artists who use their inspired visions to create original works of art that highlight and pay homage to the inimitable stories of the historic properties.
Some of the incredible artists and programs that Urban Conversions has collaborated with over the years are: Mural Arts Philadelphia, Phillip Adams, Jessie Hemmons, John Walker, and Greg Donovan. Additionally, Urban Conversions incorporates existing murals from local street and graffiti artists when possible.
