In the City of Brotherly Love, A Loving School Finds Its Roots :: Blackney Hayes Architects

In the City of Brotherly Love, A Loving School Finds Its Roots

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September 20, 2024 -- In September of 2019, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School opened the doors of its new home. Designed by Blackney Hayes Architects, the new 5-acre site included a renovation of the historic warehouse building, additions for school program spaces, new administrative offices, a gymnasium/health center, and outdoor gathering spaces.

Only five years later, Cristo Rey celebrates its growth and impact in the Philadelphia community. Written by educator and innovator, Sam Chaltain, the below piece honors the founding of the Cristo Rey Network, the intention behind creating a school in Philadelphia, and the importance of creating a space worthy of their students.

Read the full article here: https://samchaltain.substack.com/p/in-the-city-of-brotherly-love-a-loving.