Horizon House Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New home for one of Philadelphia’s largest social services agencies

Three big ideas:

Daylight Equity,
Long Life/Loose Fit,
Healthy Interiors

Horizon House’s ‘people first’ headquarters expresses a holistic view of wellness for its 250 staff and thousands of program participants.  As co-developer and anchor tenant for the New Market West building, Horizon House occupies three floors with homeless services, health clinics, administrative services, developmental services, behavioral health therapies, a model apartment to prepare participants for independent living, and shared spaces for gathering and learning, including a green roof terrace.  The open and welcoming space reflects an open-door policy and brings new levels of collaboration and safety.  For Horizon House, a green building simply made sense for promoting wellness, saving operating costs, and signaling to staff and participants “you matter.” 

Fast Facts

Nearly 100% of workstations have access to dayight and views

100% fresh air ventilated with a dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS)

Sustainable interior materials were selected for low-embodied carbon and reduction in ‘redlisted’ chemicals.

PVC eliminated from interior products and materials

Design for disassembly of walls and furniture for reconfiguration as internal programs change

Green Building United Groundbreakers Award Finalist

“Beginning with the interview process through design and construction, Re:Vision demonstrated its ability to listen, understand, and willingness to partner with Horizon House. Their team took the time to learn our mission, philosophy, goals and desires and produced a finish product that not only met all of our requirements but frequently surpassed them. Anyone who chooses to trust their project to Re:Vision will not only be satisfied with the outcomes but can rest easier knowing that their team is fully on board. ”

– Patrick Wolodzko, Vice President Real Estate, Horizon House

Project Gallery

Horizon House, on the second through fourth floors of New Market West, looks on to the entrance courtyard and the elevated train line above Market Street.
The main level features a wide hall against the south facing windows which will be used for events.
The interior finishes are modest yet refined and serve as backdrops to the space and daylight.
The board room utilizes standard wall and ceiling components in a tailored and geometric manner.
An open training area reinforces Horizon House's principals of transparency and collaboration.
"The Commons" is the social heart of all three floors. The cafe features a variety of seating options for collaboration or individual work.
Individual department suites feature both traditional assigned workstations as well as hot-desking for a partially remote workforce.
The design largely avoids private offices instead focusing on flexible open layouts to allow the plentiful natural light deep in to the space.
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