Location & Hours
On view at Village of Industry & Art (320 S. Broad)
July 23, 2026 through August 1, 2026
Public hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
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About On The Rise
On the Rise highlights the work, ideas, and trajectories of architects whose practices are expanding the possibilities of design through innovation, leadership, and community impact. The exhibition brings together built projects, research, drawings, models, and process materials that reveal how architecture can respond to contemporary social, cultural, and environmental challenges.
On the Rise is part of AIA Philadelphia’s annual exhibition series showcasing recipients of the Young Architect Award and Philadelphia Emerging Architect Prize, honoring individuals and firms whose work demonstrates exceptional promise and influence within the profession.
About Lea Litvin, LO Design, Young Architect Awardee
Lea Litvin, co-founder of Lo Design, is a licensed architect, builder, developer, and educator whose multidisciplinary practice bridges architecture, construction, and development. Her work spans housing, civic infrastructure, institutional projects, and community-centered development initiatives throughout Philadelphia and beyond. Through an approach that combines design excellence with implementation, Litvin’s projects demonstrate how architecture can serve as a catalyst for equitable growth and long-term community investment.
About Annie Barrett and Adriel Meesznik, Aanda Architects, PEAPrize Awardee
Founded by Annie Barrett, AIA and Adriel Mesznik, AIA, Anada architects is an award-winning women-owned architecture, design, and planning practice recognized for its thoughtful work with mission-driven organizations, institutions, and communities. Recipient of the 2025 PEA Prize, the firm approaches architecture as an act of stewardship, creating spaces that align culture, purpose, and place while balancing ambition, resourcefulness, and lasting impact.
Together, these practices represent a new generation of design leadership. Their work reflects a commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and the transformative power of architecture to shape more resilient and inclusive communities.
About the Village of Industry & Art
The Village of Industry & Art (VIA) is a new creative destination on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts—a dynamic, evolving ecosystem for artists, makers, and mission-driven organizations at the intersection of culture, craft, and civic life. Led by design and development firm Scout, the project spans over 110,000 sqft and 1.9 acres, reactivating two iconic historic buildings —formerly Hamilton and Furness Halls of the now-defunct University of the Arts—through an adaptive reuse approach that prioritizes affordability, minimal intervention, and community-first design. Rather than wait for a grand opening moment, VIA is coming to life through early activations and collaborative occupancy, inviting a growing network of tenants to help shape its future from within.