Built in 1922 as the headquarters of the Atlantic-Richfield Oil Company, The Atlantic Building is the quintessential archetype of Beaux Arts style in center city Philadelphia. Rehabilitated and renovated in 2017-19, The Atlantic is positioned to redefine elegance and quality in city living.

Overseeing the renovation process, the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia had set forth the regulatory guidelines aimed at conservation of historic characteristics and original visual nuances of the structure, such as its 1,250 single and double-hung windows, which have deteriorated beyond repair, and had to be replaced. When Post Brothers purchased the building with the intention to turn it into an upscale apartment complex, they approached Vetrina Windows with the challenge to conduct a throughout analysis of the original windows, and not only design visually identical replicas in order to maintain the historic character of the building, but also to accommodate their future use, as well as contemporary regulatory requirements for residential and commercial windows.

In designing compatible replacement windows, the appearance, size, design, proportion, operability, number and size of panes, profile, and reflective quality of the original glass were all taken into consideration. Although visually identical to the originals from the 1920’s, Vetrina’s design team has filled the new units with innovative features such as the iconic Tilt & Turn operation, designer hardware, and most importantly – anodized aluminum construction.

Links: https://www.vetrinawindows.com/restorations-the-atlantic

Product information: Tilt & Turn Windows