We’re honored to share that The Battery in Philadelphia has received the 2025 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Strada is one of eight recipients of the National Preservation Awards. The awards were presented during the opening ceremony at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual conference, PastForward, in Milwaukee on September 16.
Formerly the Philadelphia Electric Company’s Delaware Station, The Battery is a transformative adaptive reuse project preserving a Beaux-Arts industrial landmark while creating vibrant new livable spaces that serve the community. Spanning 300,000+ square feet, it houses apartments, offices, event spaces, and a hotel—a mix of uses virtually unseen in a historic rehabilitation project in Philadelphia. The project also reconnected the community to the Delaware River waterfront via the extended Delaware River Trail, celebrating a landmark of the city’s industrial past and securing its future relevance.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation describes the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award as an honor meant to reward “the best of the best” preservation projects across the country. The Battery is the first project in Philadelphia to receive the honor.
Learn more directly from developer Lubert-Adler and Strada architect Chris Kenney here!
This recognition celebrates the power of adaptive reuse to breathe new life into historic places while shaping vibrant communities. Congratulations to our partners, collaborators, and the entire project team who helped transform this landmark into a thriving destination!
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