Archinect

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

One of the largest architecture firms in North America is expanding again as Perkins Eastman has announced a merger with BLT Architects (BLTa) effective February 1st. The new entity will be known as BLTa—A Perkins Eastman Studio and operate out of Philadelphia, a traditional stronghold of Perkins.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The 50-year-old practice is Perkins Eastman’s second acquisition this year following a move in February to acquire BLT Architects (now known as BLTa—A Perkins Eastman Studio).

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BD+C

JANUARY 18, 2013

BLT Architects (BLTa), a Philadelphia-based architectural and interior design firm, announced it has been commissioned to begin work on Drexel University's Dornsife Center. The Dornsife Center was made possible by a generous $10 million gift by Dana and David Dornsife and will be located on a 1.3-acre read more.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Philadelphia Affordable Housing 3) Harrison Plaza Senior Tower: A Homecoming in Philadelphia When the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) wanted to transform Harrison Plaza Tower, a 15-story, multifamily high-rise, into 100% affordable housing for seniors, it turned to BLTa to preserve and renovate the architecture and interiors.

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BD+C

JUNE 28, 2023

BLTa—A Perkins Eastman Studio—is among Philadelphia’s leaders in residential conversions. Photograph © Jeffrey Totaro “Instead of the units being deep and narrow, they’re wide and shallow, creating bright apartments with more access to daylight than a comparable new apartment building would have,” BLTa Senior Associate Nate Sunderhaus says.

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