Home Design
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From an Empty Yard to a Gardener’s Paradise in Delaware County
A Delaware County homeowner was able to take an empty space in their yard and turn it into a gardener’s paradise, thanks to some help from Bryn Mawr-based Gardner/Fox Associates and Glen Mills-based Stoney Bank Nurseries, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. “It was a blank canvas,” said Jeff Brinton, head of the residential design…
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A Tolkien Tribute: A Unique Hobbit House in Chester County
In the heart of Pennsylvania, a unique ‘Hobbit House’ stands as a testament to the enduring allure of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy world. Conceived by architect Peter Archer a partner at Archer & Buchanan Architecture, a West Chester-based commercial and residential architectural firm, and a Chester County couple, this dwelling is more than a home—it’s a…
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After 105 Years, Fencing Contractor in Malvern to Move to Wayne
After providing service across the Delaware Valley for 105 years, Malvern’s Rusticraft Fence Company is making a move. This company is considered the “specialty paint store” for fencing, according to partner Steve Lauriello, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. It provides wood, vinyl, and aluminum fencing, and is migrating to a newer space in…
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Glenmoore’s Peter Rotelle, Owner of Rotelle Development, Shares Trends He Notices Among Home Buyers
Glenmoore’s Peter Rotelle, owner of Chester County-based Rotelle Development, is enjoying the changes he is noticing in designer trends, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For example, homeowners traditionally have had to choose from several shades of light colors when deciding how to paint their home’s siding. That has changed, though, and now dark…
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Philadelphia Interior Designer Helps Malvern Family Convert Disjointed Kitchen Into Dream Space
A recent remodel helped a Malvern family convert two dysfunctional and disjointed spaces into a bright and airy kitchen with an adjoining functional breakfast room, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The homeowners turned to Glenna Stone, a Philadelphia-based interior designer, to complete the transformation. “They have busy, full lives, and their kitchen…
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Phoenixville Couple Personalizes New Digs, Honors Its Connection to Borough’s Steelmaking Past
Joe Sikora and Shenica Redley found their dream home in Phoenixville in a new townhouse community built on the original site of Phoenix Steel, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair has personalized the 3,000-square-foot residence to fit their needs but also made sure to honor the borough’s connection to steelmaking. Inside the…
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Delhi Native Created Impressive Global Fashion Business While Still Passing Exams at Penn
Kartik Kumra, a Delhi native, built a global fashion brand before he even passed his finals at the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. Kumra’s clothing brand, Karu Research, has been worn by Kendrick Lamar and Joe Jonas, it is carried at 11 stores worldwide, and it…
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Hankin Group Awarded LEED Gold Certification for Newest Building at Claremont on the Square
Hankin Group, a Chester County real estate development company dedicated to quality and sustainability, announced that their newest apartment building at Claremont on the Square has been awarded LEED Gold. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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For These East Coventry Men — Founders of Interior Design Firm in Wayne — Holiday Décor Goes Hollywood Glam
Matthew Wetzel and Don Thomas, founders of Thomas Matthew Designs in Wayne, always have their home ready for the Christmas season before Thanksgiving, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. “We usually have a party the first Saturday in December, and it takes a lot of time to work out the details,” said Wetzel.…
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East Coventry-Based Builder Helps Nearby Couple Design Dream Home From Scratch
When high school sweethearts Mark Visco. Jr. and Nicole Holden decided to build their dream home from scratch during the pandemic, they turned to East Coventry-based Rotelle Studio(e) for help, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple purchased a 2.6-acre lot in their hometown of Upper Dublin Township and found a design they…
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Wayne Resident Makes the Most of the Word Mudroom with In-Home Doggy Showers
The pandemic has drastically changed people’s relationship with their homes and how they use their space. Some home-bound owners are coming up with creative ways to transform their mudrooms and laundry rooms into showers for their furry friends. Philadelphia-based designer Lucy O’Brien helped a Wayne client do just that. O’Brien was creating a maximalist-style mudroom…
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West Chester Company Aims to Raise $4 Million for Mobility Invention
West Chester-based Exokinetics is seeking to raise $4 million in an attempt to upend the wheelchair and walker industry with its invention, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journals. The creator of the SkyCam has already raised more than $160,000 toward its Series B goal and is now looking for investors. Exokinetics latest product,…
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Design Firm with Stocked Resume of Local Work Acquired by Canadian Architecture Giant
L2P, a design firm that has worked on many local establishments, has been acquired by Canadian design and architecture giant Stantec, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year. L2P has done the design and architectural work on numerous projects throughout the region…
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New Idea Arises for What Lies Ahead for Quality Inn in West Chester
After failed attempts green light apartments and self-storage units to replace the Quality Inn in West Chester, Sam Tarantini, managing director of Branchport Capital, now hopes to receive approval for an assisted living center and self-storage units at the site, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. No formal plans to construct the complex…
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Malvern Girl One of Five Finalists — Among Tens of Thousands of Entrants — in Doodle for Google Contest
Faridah Ismaila, a rising seventh-grader at Great Valley Middle School, is one of the five finalists in this year’s Doodle for Google contest, writes Megan VerHelst for Patch. The middle-schooler was the national winner for grades 6-7 with her Doodle, titled “My Self Love.” She won among tens of thousands of works submitted by students…
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General Recreation: Young Woman’s Project Made Playground More Accessible
Maria Ciao earned a Girl Scout Humanitarian Award and the Girl Scout’s Gold Award for working to install accessible play equipment at North Park’s Flagstaff Grove playground in Allegheny County. She was helped in her effort by General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square. General Recreation doesn’t usually have an opportunity to work with young people…
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General Recreation: Harmony Playground in Lititz Was a Community Effort
The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to the efforts of the entire community, assisted by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation is a provider of playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. Kathy Blankenbiller, a Lititz resident, wanted…
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