Philadelphia is one of the most European US cities. Its rich history and attention to city details built up a live museum of wonderful type specimens, textures, and materials to peruse for a visual connoisseur.
A buzzer.
The diversity of marble, ceramic and calligraphic house numbers would more likely fit in Rome or Amsterdam.
Marble and granite are commonly used for stairs.
United by Blue is a quaint place to grab an espresso and stock on some outdoor goods.
A common bench in central Philadelphia has a confident posture.
The benches in the suburbs have confidence issues.
Many street signs in the city go beyond the flat standards to create something more inventive.
Bike parking and a Philadelphian hydrant.
Philadelphia Independents curates a handsome selection of local design goods.
If there’s anything Philadelphia would need to get an award for, it would be for its impeccably charming doors.
A garage of curiosities.
The map of the Rail Transit.
My favorite shop is Philadelphia bears a humble name of “Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” — a wonderful boutique & gallery selling specialized & handcrafted goods like organic spirits & designer apparel.
Jules Goldman Antiques may suck you in for hours.
