Ambler Boiler House

The Boiler House’s towering smokestack became an icon to the residents of Ambler and to passengers traveling on the adjacent R-5 rail line. To revitalize the area, the Boiler House was redeveloped to provide 36,000 SF of office space and a passenger platform extension at Ambler Station, providing easy access to Philadelphia and the surrounding area. The site’s industrial past created unique environmental challenges during the design phase, which Langan solved through strategic grading and by reutilizing on-site materials to minimize the extent of costly environmental remediation. We also developed a site design that focused on the industrial heritage while also addressing contamination issues. Our design included walkways, terraces, parking facilities, utilities, stormwater management systems, roadway improvements, and detailed landscape and lighting plans.

2014 Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia - Grand Jury Award
2013 Building Design & Construction Magazine - Reconstruction Awards, Gold Award