In collaboration with
Breckstone Architecture

Project Team:
- Todd T. Breck, AIA, PE
- David P. Mengers
- Keith Roper
- Dominic Martino

October 2020-May 2021

Program:
Art gallery, event space, pop-up shop, adaptive reuse

Location:
501 W. 7th Street, Wilmington, DE

Construction Area:
1,901 SF

Software:
AutoCAD, Illustrator

Responsibilities:
- Site survey and assessment of
existing conditions
- Design development
- Graphics creation
- Construction documentation
- Consultant coordination
- Product research
- Attending meetings with clients,
contractors, and consultants;
preparing meeting minutes
- Reviewing submittals
- Preparing ASIs

With hopes and intentions to contribute to and improve Wilmington's Quaker Hill neighborhood, the client repurposed this run-down property, which previously contained a laundro-mat, liquor store, and apartments on the second floor. Alongside Breckstone Architecture, they transformed it into a new art gallery, event space, and pop-up shop to serve the local community. The spaces are intended to provide opportunities for growth to aspiring artists and entrepreneurs in the area. They are designed to function as art galleries, communal event spaces where classes can be held, as well as temporary shops to give a leg-up to emerging local entrepreneurs.