Fishtown Urby公寓丨美国费城丨Concrete Amsterdam等多家

Concrete 很荣幸参与 Urby 在美国持续拓展的重要节点——费城 Fishtown Urby 的正式落成。该项目位于城市中最具活力的街区之一，重新定义了当代城市生活方式。建筑在历史语境与当代建筑语言之间取得平衡，融合了高效的功能组织、以社区为导向的公共空间以及鲜明而独特的艺术表达，充分展现了 Urby 致力于在全美营造富有启发性的城市居住环境的长期承诺，而 Concrete Amsterdam 自 2010 年 Urby 创立之初便深度参与其中。

Concrete is proud to contribute to Urby’s continued expansion across the United States with the opening of Fishtown Urby in Philadelphia. A project that redefines urban living in one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The building blends historical context with contemporary architecture, combining functionality, community-focused spaces, and a unique artistic identity. This project demonstrates Urby’s commitment to creating inspiring urban living environments across the United States, of which Concrete Amsterdam has been part of since its inception in 2010.

▼建筑外景，Exterior of the Building ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼庭院鸟瞰，Aerial view of thecourtyard©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

置于城市语境中的建筑

Architecture positioned in urban context

位于美国宾夕法尼亚州费城 North Front 街 1700 号的 Fishtown Urby，正在重新定义当地的城市居住体验。建筑采用五层砖结构形式，回应周边以大型仓库与小尺度砖砌联排住宅为主的历史城市肌理。整体体量呈现出一种近乎整体化的砖砌形态，但在细部层面却暗藏丰富变化。通过策略性地在立面中引入“切割”开口，建筑外墙被剖开，显露出对比鲜明的材质与色彩，使整体形态更具层次与活力。这些切口不仅有效消解了建筑尺度，也为空间注入了光线、温度与富有动态感的立面质感。▼分析图，Analysis diagram ©Concrete Amsterdam

Urby Fishtown at 1700 North Front Street is redefining urban living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The building is designed as a five-story brick structure that reflects the local historical context, characterized by large warehouses and small brick townhouses. The building stands as a monolithic brick mass, but upon closer look, it reveals its intricate details. Strategically placed cut-outs slice into the brick exterior, revealing contrasting materials and colors that bring the structure to life. These cut-outs do more than break down the building’s scale, they introduce warmth, light, and dynamic texture to its form.

▼前台，Front desk ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

传统的砖砌工艺结合大尺度深灰色窗框，使建筑自然融入周边街区环境。窗洞比例经过精细推敲，在最大化引入自然采光的同时，兼顾住宅私密性，并有效隔绝街道及高架铁路带来的噪音干扰。窗户沿建筑立面连续展开，其节奏感呼应了工业建筑特有的秩序与韵律。不同高度的窗楣设置则与室内功能布局紧密对应：卧室区域采用较低窗高以保障私密性，而客厅则通过更高的窗洞获得开阔视野，在功能性与审美表达之间取得平衡。

The building’s traditional brickwork paired with large dark-gray windows, allows it to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood. The windows proportions are carefully considered to maximize the flood of natural light to flow through the residences while maintaining privacy and soundproofing from the street and elevated train. Wrapped continuously around the building, the windows echo the rhythmic characteristic patterns of industrial architecture. The varied transom height is thoughtfully designed to align with the interior layout: lower transoms ensure privacy in bedrooms, while higher ones open up expansive views from the living rooms, balancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

▼信箱，Mail box ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼走廊，Corridor ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

室内空间延续了 Urby 一贯的设计理念。通过高效而精巧的平面组织，住宅在有限尺度中呈现出超越实际面积的空间感受。开放流畅的动线、协调的空间比例与细致入微的设计细节，使每一户单元在舒适性与功能性上都得到充分释放，营造出一种现代而出人意料的宽敞居住体验。

Inside, the apartments carry Urby’s signature design philosophy. Smart and efficient layouts create homes that feel larger than their footprint. With open flows, balanced proportions, and thoughtful details, every unit maximizes comfort and functionality, offering a modern and surprisingly spacious living experience.

▼公共空间，Public area ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼健身房，Gym©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

从坚实的砖砌外壳到精准设置的窗楣，每一个建筑细节都旨在提升日常生活体验，在私密性与自然采光之间取得平衡。我们的目标，是创造不仅美观，而且真正适合城市生活的空间。

—— Erikjan Vermeulen，Concrete Amsterdam

“Every architectural detail is designed to enhance daily living, from the robust brick envelope to the smartly positioned transom windows that balance privacy with daylight. It’s about creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but genuinely functional for urban life.”

– Erikjan Vermeulen, Concrete Amsterdam

▼房间内，Interior of the room ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

向街道敞开的建筑姿态 Opening up to the street

沿 North Front 街，建筑向城市敞开一处亲切而开放的庭院空间，庭院自然延伸至街道，形成充满活力的主要居住入口。该庭院由比利时景观建筑师 Bas Smets 设计，茂密的绿植与开阔的天空视野，为高架铁路下方喧闹的城市环境提供了一处清新的缓冲地带。温暖的绿色灰泥包裹着空间，使建筑与植被融为一体，营造出安静而私密的氛围，同时也为 Shawn Hausman Design 设计的咖啡露台提供了宜人的场所。

Along North Front Street, the building opens up to a welcoming courtyard that flows naturally into the street, creating a lively main residential entrance. Belgian landscape architect Bas Smets designed the courtyard, filled with lush greenery and an open view of the sky, offering a refreshing escape from the energy of the street below the elevated train. A warm green stucco wraps the space, blending the architecture with the lush planting and creating a calm, intimate atmosphere and an inviting setting for the café terrace designed by Shawn Hausman Design.

▼庭院，Courtyard©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼庭院入口，Courtyard entrance©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

在 Hope 街一侧，第二处庭院为空间尺度更为紧凑的街区引入光线与空气，与周边小尺度的城市特征相互呼应。该庭院同样由 Bas Smets 设计，将丰富的植被与多样的共享设施相结合，包括烧烤区与宠物活动空间，营造出服务居民、促进社区交流的友好环境。此处采用的蓝色灰泥饰面，微妙呼应了高架铁路钢结构的色彩。

On the opposite side, along Hope Street, a second courtyard brings light and air to the narrower streetscape, complementing the small-scale character of the area. Also designed by Bas Smets, this courtyard brings together abundant planting with communal features, including BBQ stations and a dog park, creating a welcoming environment that serves the residents and fosters a sense of community. Here, a blue stucco finish subtly echoes the color of the elevated train’s steel structure.

▼庭院与桥，Courtyard and bridge©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

零售空间几乎覆盖建筑底层的各个角落，激活街道界面，营造出充满活力的公共层体验。建筑五层设有由 Eliane Le Roux 设计的共享露台，为居民提供俯瞰费城城市景观的开阔视野。与此同时，这些景观也可在由 Yuria Kailich 设计的隐秘酒吧中欣赏，该空间为建筑内部增添了一处意想不到的私密去处。

Retail spaces activate nearly every corner of the building, ensuring a lively ground-level experience. Above, a communal terrace on the fifth floor, designed by Eliane Le Roux, offers residents sweeping views across Philadelphia. These views can also be admired from the speakeasy, interior design by Yuria Kailich, which offers another unexpected hideaway within the building.

▼酒吧，Bar ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼露台，Terrace©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

艺术融入的居住方式

Art infused living

沿 Cecil B. Moore 大道，建筑上部体量仿佛被切割削去，形成一面大尺度立面，作为街头艺术的展示画布，回应 Fishtown 最具代表性的文化符号之一。将艺术融入建筑始终是 Urby 项目的核心特质之一。在 Fishtown Urby 项目中，Concrete 与 Street Art Today 以及知名荷兰纹身艺术家 Henk Schiffmacher 展开合作，最终呈现的艺术作品将建筑立面转化为充满生命力的艺术画布，以标志性的“荷兰蓝”与强烈的创造力为社区注入独特气质，同时映射出 Fishtown 独有的历史记忆与精神内涵。

Along Cecil B. Moore Avenue, the upper floors appear to be sliced away, creating a large façade that serves as a canvas for street art, a nod to one of Fishtown’s most defining cultural signatures. Integrating art is a defining element of Urby its buildings. For Fishtown Urby, Concrete collaborated with Street Art Today and renowned Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher. The resulting artwork transformed the building’s facade into a vibrant, artistic canvas, infusing the community with a distinctive touch of Dutch blue and creative flair while reflecting Fishtown’s unique history and spirit.

▼立面细节，Facade details©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

▼庭院夜景，Courtyardnight view ©Robert tsaifor Urby &concrete

project Information:

project: Urby Fishtown, PA

client: Urby LLC, Hoboken, NJ, USA

architecture & interiors: Concrete Amsterdam

office address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 78a 1012 DR Amsterdam, The Netherlands (NL)

telephone: +31 (0)20 5200200

press@concreteamsterdam.nl

project location:

address: 1451 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

project facts:

start design: november 2020

opening: march 2025

total apartments: 204 (28x studio (s), 141x 1 - bedroom (m), 35x 2 - bedroom (l))

total gross sq ft 172,200 sf (16,000 sqm)

Café and salon: 3,910 sf (365 sqm)

Retail spaces: 10,935 sf (1,015 sqm)

Communal garden with dog park & BBQ stations: 11,000sf (1,020sqm)

Gym: 2,875sf (265sqm)

Resident’s library: 610sf (55sqm)

Resident’s speakeasy: 550sf (50sqm)

Roof terrace: 735sf (70sqm)

design:

architecture & interior design: Concrete Amsterdam, NL

project team concrete: Erikjan Vermeulen, Juliana Cintra do Prado Mul, Nick Vullings, Sebastiaan Kaal, Tobias Koch, Martyna Nicholson, Cristina Palicari, Vivianne Medeiros

architect of record: NORR, Chicago, IL, USA

café & salon design: Shawn Hausman Design LLC, San Francisco, CA, USA

speakeasy design: Yuria Kailich, Of Enso, NY, USA

terrace design: Eliane Le Roux, Brussels, Belgium

study design: Concrete Amsterdam, NL, Eliane Le Roux, Brussels, Belgium

landscape architect: Bureau Bas Smets, Brussels, Belgium

executive landscape architect: Colliers Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, USA

lighting design: MAP Design Studio, Miami, FL, USA

civil engineer: Colliers Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, USA

structural engineer: NORR, Chicago, IL, USA

MEP engineer: NORR, Chicago, IL, USA

artist mural: Street Art Today & Henk Schiffmacher, Amsterdam, NL

contractors:

general contractor: Tester Construction Group, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA

shopfitter communal spaces: Kobolak Custom Cabinetry, Cinnaminson, NJ, USA

supplier loose furniture: Canoe Hospitality, Annapolis, MD, USA

bespoke elements:

bespoke tile mural (interior): Catarina Almada, Lisbon, Portugal