Many existing materials have been reused in the design. The building is clad with galvanized steel beams, Roman brick, fiber cement panels, Corten steel, and rusted steel panels which have been reclaimed from the site. The materials were chosen due to their light weight and durability, while the brick base grounds the building to the site. Not only does this material reuse honor the site’s history, but it was an economical and practical decision that complements Pencoyd Landing at large.
Several of the existing steel trusses that frame the exterior have been repurposed from the original factory structure, creating a more prominent reminder of the site’s heritage for residents and pedestrians walking both the river trail and the Pencoyd Bridge.
The new building engages with the waterfront development along the Schuylkill River which has gone underutilized by other developments in the area. In addition to the hotel, the owner also implemented an extension of a recreational river trail and restored the Pencoyd Bridge, which provides a connection between the suburbs with the Manayunk area of Philadelphia.
Stairs, pathways, bridges etc. extend from the building directly onto the waterfront pathway. Glass in the first floor lobby and amenity spaces always engages occupants with riverfront views.
