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BKV Group served as designer for The Mark Philadelphia Landmark Properties delivers 909-bed student housing tower
Blue Rock completes 357,840 s/f warehouse in Northampton Twp.
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ty, showcasing original works by local Philadelphia artists. The Mark’s market-leading amenity package is designed for both academics and play. Its signature rooftop amenity deck, overlooking the Phila- delphia skyline, features an outdoor pool and heated spa, a Jumbotron, and an indoor club- room with a pool table, games, and spaces for studying and socializing. Beyond the rooftop, residents have access to an academic and business lounge as well as private study and co- working rooms equipped with interactive smart displays. Fitness and wellness are at the center of life at The Mark. The 24/7 fitness center is outfitted with a TRX train - ing system, an Isawall Hub training system, a battle rope station, and plyo boxes, while a yoga lawn gives residents room to stretch and train outdoors. A dedicated wellness suite rounds out the offering with a sauna, tanning, and a serenity deck. Residents can also enjoy a sports simulator. The building is within walk- ing distance of Amtrak’s 30th Street Station and a range of dining, entertainment, and retail destinations on Market Street and beyond. MAREJ
HILADELPHIA, PA — Landmark Proper- ties has delivered The Mark Philadelphia, a 909-bed student housing community in the University City neighbor- hood. Rising 34 stories, The Mark is the tallest student housing property in the Uni- versity City submarket, giving residents sweeping views of the Center City skyline and the surrounding University City neighborhoods. The project is Landmark’s second ground-up development in Philadelphia, following The Standard at Philadelphia, which opened in 2023. The property at 3615-35 Chestnut St. was designed by BKV Group , with Land- mark Construction , the in-house construction arm of Landmark Properties, serv- ing as general contractor. The Mark is one block from the University of Pennsylvania campus and a short walk from Drexel University. “Landmark is excited to have welcomed the first residents to The Mark Philadelphia ahead of fall term,” said Jason Doornbos , chief development officer at Landmark Proper - ties. “With most UPenn and Drexel students living off
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357,840 s/f warehouse for Hanover Co. in Northampton Township, PA maintain progress.
NORTHAMPTON Twp., PA — Blue Rock Construc- tion completed a 357,840 s/f warehouse for Hanover Company in Northampton Township following 14 months of construction. The facility received its Certificate of Oc - cupancy in August 2026. Located on Savage Rd., the warehouse features 51 dock positions, two drive-in doors, curtain wall systems along the northeast and northwest elevations and a 3,000 s/f office fit-out. Ware Mal- comb served as architect, with Blue Rock providing construction management. The project required signifi - cant site preparation across the 65-acre property. Unsuitable existing fill and extensive rock required deep dynamic compac- tion, blasting and other ground- improvement work to prepare the building pad. Blue Rock co- ordinated blasting and dynamic compaction simultaneously to PHILADELPHIA, PA — KSS Architects is celebrat- ing the 25th anniversary of its Philadelphia office. Opened in 2001, the office has grown into one of KSS’ most influential studios, serving as a proving ground for firm leadership and a portfolio spanning K-12 and higher education, workplace, science and technology, and community development. The Philadelphia market has helped shape KSS’ evolution from a Princeton-based practice into a growing, multi-market firm with offices in Philadel - phia, Princeton and New York. The lessons learned in Phila- delphia continue to influence how KSS builds relationships, develops talent and expands into new sectors. Philadelphia projects include the Pennovation Center at the University of Pennsylvania, WHYY’s Hamilton Public Media Commons, KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy and the LEED Gold-certified AMY at James Martin Middle School. Most recently, KSS designed Amy Gutmann Hall, Penn Engi- neering’s home for data science and AI and Philadelphia’s first
Site access presented an- other challenge after an existing bridge was determined to be structurally unsound. Blue Rock installed a temporary Acrow Bridge to maintain construc- tion access while coordinating installation of a permanent Contech culvert system. The work included damming the stream, compaction grouting and establishing the facility’s permanent paved entrance. The team also worked through an exceptionally wet stretch of weather while com- pleting the building, convert- ing stormwater basins and advancing through final in- spections and closeout. The property has a connec- tion to Pennsylvania’s indus- trial history. It was once home to the Atlas Quarry, operated by Atlas Portland Cement Co., which supplied hydraulic cement used in construction of the Panama Canal. MAREJ
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campus, there is strong de- mand for newer housing with a robust amenity package, modern finishes, and a range of floor plans. The Mark raises the bar for students living in University City. Its height gives residents views of the city you can’t find anywhere else in the submarket, and its amenities and finishes set a new standard for the UPenn and Drexel market.” The Mark offers 363 units in floor plans ranging from studios to six-bedroom apart- ments. Every residence comes fully furnished and wired for cable and high-speed internet. Apartments also include in- unit laundry and hardwood- style flooring throughout, and most bedrooms feature a pri- vate bathroom. Kitchens are finished with quartz counter - tops and stainless-steel appli- ances. A curated art program runs throughout the communi-
KSS Architects celebrates 25th anniversary at Philadelphia office
Ensemble secures 64,380 s/f lease at The Navy Yard PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ensemble Investments, LLC (Ensemble) announced that Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (Hanwha) has signed a 64,380 s/f office lease at 201 Rouse Blvd. at the Philadel- phia Navy Yard. Hanwha will now occupy three floors of 201 Rouse Blvd., and employees have already begun transition- ing into the building. The new space supports administrative work connected to Hanwha’s growing shipbuilding opera- tions and significantly ex- pands its presence within En- semble’s Navy Yard portfolio. Developed in 2015, 201 Rouse Blvd. is an 80,000 s/f, class A office building certi - fied LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Coun- cil . The building features floor-to-ceiling windows that bring natural light into the office space, along with highly efficient mechanical systems and environmen- tally sensitive landscaping. “The Shapiro Adminis- tration has invested in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard and 201 Rouse Blvd. “This lease reflects the kind of growth the Navy Yard was designed to support,” said Kate McNamara , executive VP, Navy Yard at PIDC. “The cam- pus’s range of office, industrial, and development space allows employers to adapt and expand as their needs evolve. Hanwha’s growing presence demonstrates how that flexibility can support new investment, create quality jobs, and strengthen Philadel- phia’s role in the future of American shipbuilding.” “The Navy Yard continues to be one of Philadelphia’s most important centers of de- velopment and job growth,” said Philadelphia City Council President Kenyat- ta Johnson, whose Second District includes the Navy Yard. “Hanwha’s expand- ing presence builds on that momentum and reinforces the campus’s role in driving new activity and investment across the city.” Hanwha was represented in the transaction by Eric Wahlers and Chris Werner of JLL . MAREJ surrounding Navy Yard to expand shipbuilding, create jobs, and ensure this location continues to be a thriving center for economic activity,” said Rick Siger , Secretary of the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Community and Economic Development . “By expanding its operations and workforce here, Hanwha is creating new opportuni- ties for Pennsylvanians while contributing to the long-term growth of our regional and statewide economies. The Shapiro Administration will continue working alongside Hanwha, Ensemble, PIDC , and our local partners to support the company’s growth in Pennsylvania.”
Shown from left: Petar Mattioni, Mayva Donnon and Alicia Heinsen six-story mass-timber building. The office also has become a pipeline for firm leadership. Alicia Heinsen was promoted to Partner in May 2026, while Beth Emig, Andrew Snider- man and Mayva Donnon hold principal-level leadership roles. “The growth of the Philadel- phia office reflects a deliberate investment in developing lead- ers here,” said Donnon. “As we begin our next 25 years in Philadelphia, KSS remains just as committed to the people and partnerships that have defined this office.” MAREJ
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