Caster Building
Caster Building
Part of a quadrangle of understated academic buildings that draped contextual brickwork with pilaster like concrete piers that recall the Beaux-arts training of the architect.
Planning Strategy:
The Caster Building, built in 1966, serves as the home to the School of Public Policy and Practice. A new entrance fronting Locust Walk was installed, and adjacent lobby renovations were completed in order to establish an improved campus presence and increased efficiency.
Program:
Work included the replacement of the existing northern courtyard entrance with a new south facing entrance, porch and accompanying ADA access on the Locust Walk façade.
Caster Building Location
Address
3701 Locust Walk - 6214
Philadelphia PA, 19104
Caster Building
Building Code:
50
Gross Area (sq. ft.):
24,636
Phase:
Completed
Total Project Cost:
$900,000
Year Built:
1966
Floors:
4
Architect:
Harbeson, Hough, Livingston, Larson
Other Name:
School of Social Policy & Practice, SP2, School of Social Work, Social Sciences I
External Links:
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Building Manager:
Heather Twaddell
sp2finance@sp2.upenn.edu
215-746-8403
Heather Twaddell
sp2finance@sp2.upenn.edu
215-746-8403