06.12.2017
Assimilation Design Lab LLC is happy to announce the
the long awaited opening of bao•logy. A restaurant showcasing
Taiwanese street food and a minimal clean interior design.
02.09.2017
Come join use for 2016 Pea Prize exhibit of work by Assimilation Design
Lab and lecture by founding principal David Whipple
10.27.2016
An awesome quote from one of the jury members that we greatly respect:
According to PEAPrize juror Scott Erdy of Erdy McHenry Architects, “The
work of ADL demonstrates a unique and deliberate approach to program,
craft and place. Their use of materials expresses a mature approach to
context that exemplifies that which is Philadelphia: Contemporary thinking
rubbing against the grist of history.”
10.19.2016
We are happy to announce that Assimilation Design Lab
and founding principal David Whipple were selecting for the
prestigious Philadelphia Emerging Architect Prize (PEA).
07.10.2016
A nice article in the Philadelphia inquiring featuring
or Skinny Town prototype.
03.04.2015
OTTO Architects and Assimilation Design Lab LLC are honored to
announce that the work of Principals Joshua Otto, AIA and David Whipple,
AIA has been selected by the AIA Center for Emerging Professionals for
the 2015 AIA Emerging Professionals Exhibition.
02.24.2015
A sneak preview of the new Tria at Filter Square as we race to
the finish.
01.27.2015
Skinny Town, our affordable modern prototype for those narrow lots returns
for a phase III development. Stay tuned as we fine tune the design and get
ready to break ground.
01.22.2015
As the base building finishes in construction, we are wrapping up the design
of the new Bryn & Dane's in Plymouth Meeting. Stay tuned for more details
11.12.2014
Happy to announce that the Tria Taproom won a AIA PA Honor Award.
10.20.2014
Happy to announce that the Tria Taproom won a AIA Philadelphia - Merit Award -
Built Interiors.
10.11.2014
The long awaited Bryn & Dane's operable kiosk aka 'The Cube',
is open and fully operational
10.01.2014
Some international press for our design of the Tria Taproom.
09.02.2014
Happy to announce that the Tria Taproom won Remodeling magazines' Grand Commercial
Remodel under 250,000 award for 2014. Look for the print addition at your local news stand.
08.01.2014
Happy to share that the Tria Taproom won Best of Philly 2014 Best Beer Bar.
07.22.2014
We are happy to announce that Assimilation Design Lab will team up with Otto Architects
again for the new Tria at Filter Square.
06.08.2014
A nice article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about our Skinny Town prototype developed
with builders Brickstone Group LLC. Check your local news stand for the print edition.
04.25.2014
A nice profile from Philadelphia News of fellow James Beard Nominees David Whipple,
AIA for his design of the Tria Taproom and Chef Marc Vetri.
04.01.2014
Eaters profile of the James Beard Restaurant Design Finalists including the Tria Taproom.
03.21.2014
Architect magazines' profile of all the design finalists from the James Beard Foundation,
including the Tria Taproom
03.18.2014
Awesome news today - Otto Architects LLC principal Joshua Otto and Assimilation
Design Lab LLC principal David Whipple design for Tria Taproom in Philadelphia has been
named a finalistfor the 2014 James Beard Foundation Outstanding
Restaurant Design Awards!
01.20.2014
Our skinny town prototype has expanded to a new it's second location. Our prototype
features the same principles; an open flexible/folding plan, vertical connection
of spaces, natural lighting, and sustainable design/building practices. This model,
a more industrial aesthetic, draws on the history of the working class neighborhood.
01.06.2014
The Tria Taproom gets some additional press for the pioneering beverage
system, highlighted at the center of the space, by a dramatic combination
of white Carrera marble and a folded blackened steel backbar.
12.16.2013
Congratulations to Tria Taproom for making ‘The Hottest Craft Beer
Bars in America Right Now’ by Eater. The innovative beverage system
and sleek design of the bar is drawing a lot of attention.
11.10.2013
We are happy to announce that the Tria Taproom is open. Come check out
the unique and innovative design and beverage system.
07.09.2013
We are happy to be able to finally share some news about the Tria
Taproom coming to the corner of 20th and Walnut St. Framing is nearly
completed and finishes should be starting shortly. Tria is planning
on a soft opening this fall.
