BLT Architects

Bower Lewis Thrower Architects (BLTa) is an American architectural firm, founded and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[1] with offices in Atlantic City[2] and Las Vegas.[3] The firm has designed, overseen the renovation, or been the architect of record for numerous projects in Mid-Atlantic of the United States.[4][5]

Company background

BLTa was founded as "Bower & Fradley Architects" in 1961 by John Bower and Fred Fradley.[6] In 1978, the firm was renamed to "Bower Fradley Lewis Thrower Architects." The firm kept this name until 1980 when the title changed to "Bower Lewis Thrower Architects." This was shortened in the late 2000s to BLTa for marketing purposes.[7][6][8]

People

• Michael L. Prifti, FAIA, Principal
• Eric M. Rahe, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

Notable projects

Residential

• • International House Philadelphia(1970) under Bower & Fradley Architects [9][10]
  • 101 Walnut Street (2007)[11]
  • Symphony House (2007)
  • The Phoenix (2002)
  • Venice Lofts (2007)
  • Alexander (2018)[12][13]
  • Lincoln Square (2019)[14]
  • Nipper Building[15]

Hospitality

• • The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (2003)
  • Loews Philadelphia Hotel (2000)
  • Reading Terminal Headhouse Marriott (1997)
  • Revel Resort and Casino (2012)[16][17][18] (with Arquitectonica)[19]
  • The Bourse[20]
  • Caesars Atlantic City Hotel
  • The St. James (assistant architects)[21]

Mixed use and retail

• • Amtrak 30th Street Station Rail Yard (2004)
  • DC USA (2008)
  • The Borgata Hotel and Spa Retail Piazza
  • One Theater Square, Newark
  • Forrestal Village, Princeton University[7]

Parking and intermodal

• • Amtrak 30th Street Station Parking Garage (2004)
  • Philadelphia International Airport Garage (2003)
  • Suburban Station (2006)
  • UPENN Module 6 Utility Plant and Garage (1995)

Office

• • FMC Tower at Cira Centre South (with Pelli Clarke Pelli)[22]
  • Duane Morris Headquarters (2005)
  • Tower Bridge Corporate Campus (2000)

Awards and recognition

• 2011
  • Top 50 Hotel Design Firms - Building Design+Construction
  • Top 100 Architecture Firms - Building Design+Construction
  • No. 142, Top 200 Architecture Firms - Architectural Record
  • No. 27, Top Design Firms, HA+D Magazine
  • IDP Firm Award - The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC)
• 1970
  • Gold Medal (American Institute of Architects Philadelphia) for International House [23]

References

1. "BLT Architects - American Institute of Architects". www.aiaphiladelphia.org. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
2. Hinkelman, Michael. "2nd-generation architectural firm charts new growth strategy". Retrieved 6 March 2019.
3. Staff, Casino Style. "Casino Style Magazine - BLT Architects". Casino Style Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
4. "BLT Architects". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
5. "BLT Architects - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
6. Diane Mastrull Rebuilding after the recession, Philly.com, Aug 14, 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
7. "Architects Roundtable:BowerLewisThrower". www.stoneworld.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
8. "BLTA Trademark of Bower Lewis Thrower Architects Ltd. - Registration Number 4926707 - Serial Number 86723565 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
9. International House Philadelphia's New Permanent Historical Exhibition (photo caption), University of Pennsylvania Almanac, February 26, 2013.
10. Saffron, Inga. "A Brutalist style building designed to promote international understanding". Retrieved 4 March 2019.
11. "101 Walnut, Philadelphia - 206770 - EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
12. Romero, Melissa (6 November 2017). "Sneak Peek: Inside and above the 34-story Alexander tower". Curbed Philly. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
13. "The Alexander Residential Tower & Meeting House". Retrieved 6 March 2019.
14. https://www.emporis.com/buildings/1405287/lincoln-square-philadelphia-pa-usa
15. https://www.emporis.com/buildings/129743/the-victor-camden-nj-usa
16. "Revel Entertainment Names BLT Architects as Executive Architect and Architect of Record - American Institute of Architects". www.aiaphiladelphia.org. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
17. "SOSH Architects - architecture • interiors • planning". www.sosharch.com. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
18. Len Vermillion Restarting Revel Archived 2012-01-03 at the Wayback Machine, Lodging Magazine, June 2, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
19. "Was The Revel Casino's Design Its Fatal Flaw?". 18 August 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
20. Saffron, Inga. "Society Hill was an urban planning masterpiece. Will these new towers ruin the design?". Retrieved 4 March 2019.
21. Kostelni, Natalie (March 11, 2005). "St. James tower is up for sale a year after it was opened". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
22. https://www.groundreconsidered.com/projects/fmc-tower/
23. Bower & Fradley awarded for design of International House, Temple University Libraries

External links

• BLT Architects
• "BLT Architects - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
• "BLT Architects". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.