Spotlights Archive
Spotlight on Creativity
October 2007
October's Spotlight on Creativity is local architect Tony Bracali. In 2002, he founded Anthony Bracali ARCHitecture (AB ARCH), which recently merged with Friday Architects/Planners, Inc. Tony's projects include the Paine's Park (formerly Schuylkill River Skatepark), a new public plaza for the Schuylkill River Trail, as well as the design of the Montessori Charter School, and the Chester Performing Arts Center. He also contributed to the development of the overall design of Citizens Bank Park.
Tony serves as the President for Philadelphia's Charter High School of Art and Design, and teaches courses at Community College of Philadelphia and Drexel University.
Your name:
Anthony Bracali, AIA, LEED AP
Current Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Hometown:
Allentown, PA
Firm/company:
Friday Architects/Planners, Inc
Occupation:
Architect/ Educator
Favorite Philadelphia neighborhood:
West Philadelphia (near Clark Park)
Best advice you've ever been given:
"To be the man, you have to beat the man."
Your favorite thing about living in the Philadelphia Region:
I love Philadelphia for its diversity; the people, the city and the coutryside; the neighborhoods. You can find something new down every street and every small country road.
Your favorite thing about working in the Philadelphia Region:
The access I have to things. I can ride to work in 15 minutes on a trolley; get to client meetings easily on the train and walk to many meetings.
Friday Architects/Planners pioneered the process-oriented, hands-on approach to architecture that has influenced many Philadelphia firms since it's founding in 1970. Their design approach crafts site oriented, context driven buildings that engage people andand artfully acknowledge materials. Their portfolio of work is award-winning, diverse, well-crafted and visible. Anthony Bracali, AIA joined with Friday in July, 2007 as a Principal with responsibilities in design, business development and marketing.
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