American Philatelic Society, The Match Factory

To expand their corporate headquarters, The American Philatelic Society & Research Library initiated a partnership with Bellefonte Borough to redevelop the historic Match Factory Complex. The 100,000 SF complex of 18 buildings dates to 1899. The design includes new entry points, windows, and roofs, and masonry restoration. The interior is composed of a series of buildings connected along a public exhibition space that doubles as a circulation corridor. The fully modern, code compliant office environment maintains the brick walls and heavy timber trusses of the original factory. The project allows for other tenants including Administrative/Office, Retail and Restaurant.