Casa Indiana rises from the site of a former yarn mill in the Fairhill neighborhood
of Philadelphia. Standing among old Philadelphia rowhomes and a new art walk, the 50 senior apartments in Casa Indiana provides much needed affordable housing for the aging Puerto Rican community. It is the continuation of decades of work by the Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises (HACE) to build an equitable future for Fairhill and uplift the cultural identity of the neighborhood.

Sited along the busy thorough fare of N 2nd Street, Casa Indiana peels back at the corner to reveal a plaza and a sculpture by a local artist. In the back, the building embraces a Secret Garden that provides areas for senior activities of all kinds; a paved plaza for larger gatherings, a lawn for smaller gatherings and recreation and raised planters for ease of access for the seniors.

PROJECT TEAM
Structural Engineer
Larsen and Landis

MPEFP Engineer
Holstein and White Inc.

Civil Engineers
Cornerstone Consulting Engineers & Architectural, Inc.

Energy Consultant
ReVireo

General Contractor
Domus Construction