Weitzman Plaza

completed December 2020 Weitzman Plaza
students on the steps of Weitzman Plaza
  • completed December 2020 Weitzman Plaza
  • students on the steps of Weitzman Plaza

The construction of Weitzman Plaza improved campus east-west connectivity between Smith Walk and Locust Walk, increasing prominence of the Weitzman School of Design (WSoD) on campus, and expanding opportunities for the use of the plaza by the School and campus community.

Weitzman Plaza

210 S. 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 16250
Phase: Completed
Year Built: 2020
Architect: Olin Partnership

The construction of Weitzman Plaza improved campus east-west connectivity between Smith Walk and Locust Walk, increasing prominence of the Weitzman School of Design (WSoD) on campus, and expanding opportunities for the use of the plaza by the School and campus community.

The Yellowwoods were selected as the tree species with excellent form for the situation and for their historic significance in the area of campus. Brick and bluestone continue the character of materials in this area of campus with regionally sourced heat-treated ash for the decking.