Bower Lewis Thrower Architects, Ltd. (BLTa) is an American architectural firm, founded and headquartered in

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, with offices in Atlantic City and

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. The firm has designed, overseen the renovation, or been the architect of record for numerous projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic states.

Company background

BLTa was founded as "Bower & Fradley Architects" in 1961 by John Bower and Fred Fradley.Diane Mastrul
''Rebuilding after the recession''
Philly.com, Aug 14, 2011. Retrieved 2012-01-04. In 1978, the firm was renamed to "Bower Fradley Lewis Thrower Architects." The firm kept this name until 1980 when the title changed to "Bower Lewis Thrower Architects." This was shortened in the late 2000s to BLTa for marketing purposes.

People

*Michael L. Prifti, FAIA, Principal *Eric M. Rahe, AIA, LEED AP, Principal

Notable projects

Residential

** International House Philadelphia(1970) under Bower & Fradley Architects ** 101 Walnut Street (2007) ** Symphony House (2007) ** The Phoenix (2002) ** Venice Lofts (2007) ** Alexander (2018) **Lincoln Square (2019) **

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Hospitality

** The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (2003) **

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(2000) ** Reading Terminal Headhouse Marriott (1997) ** Revel Resort and Casino (2012)Len Vermillio
''Restarting Revel''
, Lodging Magazine, June 2, 2011. Retrieved January 2, 2012. (with

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) ** The Bourse ** Caesars Atlantic City Hotel **

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(assistant architects)

Mixed use and retail

** Amtrak

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Rail Yard (2004) ** DC USA (2008) ** The Borgata Hotel and Spa Retail Piazza **

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Parking and intermodal

** Amtrak

Parking Garage (2004) ** Philadelphia International Airport Garage (2003) ** Suburban Station (2006) ** UPENN Module 6 Utility Plant and Garage (1995)

Office

** FMC Tower at Cira Centre South (with

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) ** Duane Morris Headquarters (2005) ** Tower Bridge Corporate Campus (2000)

Awards and recognition

*2011 **Top 50 Hotel Design Firms - ''

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'' **Top 100 Architecture Firms - ''Building Design+Construction'' **No. 142, Top 200 Architecture Firms - ''

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'' **No. 27, Top Design Firms, ''HA+D Magazine'' **IDP Firm Award - The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC) *1970 **Gold Medal (

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Philadelphia) for International House Bower & Fradley awarded for design of International House
Temple University Libraries

References

External links

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