Discovery Charter School

4700 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Client: Discovery Charter School

Architect: Kramer Marks Architects

Market: Academic

Size: 75,597 sq. ft.

Completion Date: May 2013

The original 50,000 sq. ft. building was constructed in the 1950s for the Sylvania Light Bulb Company and more recently utilized as an electric supply house. Once the current renovations, including a 20,000 sq ft addition, were completed, the space included 41 classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, art and music rooms as well as all new mechanical systems. The space was completed ahead of schedule and with shared cost savings. It allowed the owner to save over $200,000 from the base contract amount.