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Synygy World Headquarters
Chester, PA

Architecture
Adaptive Re-use
130,000 SF

Sonja Bijelić, AIA
(Designed while an Associate Principal at
RMJM Hillier)

Synygy, a 600-person software development company, relocated to The Chester Waterside Power Station, now known as The Wharf at Rivertown. The challenge was to transform the massive industrial-age structure into Synygy’s new world headquarters. The award-winning project turns an abandoned century-old neoclassical power station into an environment where this technology-based company can set the benchmark for industry leadership, corporate responsibility and community involvement. Named the “Best Adaptive Reuse Project of the Year” by the International Design Association, Philadelphia City Center Chapter in 2006, project was also being honored with numerous architectural awards and published in varieties of magazines and publications.

The original power station was a monument to the production and marketing of electricity in the early 20th century, featuring advances in power generation and industrial construction. The old Turbine Hall, with its 100-foot vaulted ceiling, now houses two new freestanding structures, incorporating a data center, cafeteria and conference center. The roofs of these structures serve as a plaza, an open patio and a multi-functional theater/trade show area.

For Turbine Hall Events refer to www.turbinehall.com