https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1259 en-us The Modules want you to know how they were built. A privately owned student apartment building a few blocks from Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia, the project touts its prefabricated construction in its branding.

]]> the-modules-interface-studio-architects.asp Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7315-the-modules Signage on the project's west elevation advertises its modular components. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaSignage on the project's west elevation advertises its modular components.Photo © Sam Oberter The project stands across from a low-rise public housing project and is flanked by brick buildings. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe project stands across from a low-rise public housing project and is flanked by brick buildings.Photo © Sam Oberter The Modules' prefab units took just over four weeks to install. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Modules' prefab units took just over four weeks to install.Photo © Sam Oberter The prefab units shipped with interiors nearly completed. Interface selected from a list of the manufacturer's preferred finishes'custom specifying only the flooring and light fixtures. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe prefab units shipped with interiors nearly completed. Interface selected from a list of the manufacturer's preferred finishes'custom specifying only the flooring and light fixtures.Photo © Sam Oberter Brian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBrian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood.Image courtesy ISA Brian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBrian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood.Image courtesy ISA Brian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBrian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood.Image courtesy ISA Brian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaBrian Phillips of Interface Studio walks through The Modules' North Philly neighborhood.Photo © Architectural Record Operable windows on the project's north elevation. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaOperable windows on the project's north elevation.Photo © Architectural Record Interface used porous paving where the parking area is not covered by the building's green roof. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaInterface used porous paving where the parking area is not covered by the building's green roof.Photo © Architectural Record The project's green roof. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe project's green roof.Photo © Architectural Record The project's green roof. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe project's green roof.Photo © Architectural Record A photo mural in one of the building's lounge spaces shows its modular construction. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaA photo mural in one of the building's lounge spaces shows its modular construction.Photo © Architectural Record Students walk between Temple's campus and the Modules. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaStudents walk between Temple's campus and the Modules.Photo © Architectural Record The Modules stand across form a low-rise public housing project. The ModulesInterface Studio ArchitectsPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaThe Modules stand across form a low-rise public housing project.Photo © Architectural Record