4889 Umbria / Sonya
A new residential community within an industrial landscape.
LOCATION: Roxborough / Philadelphia, PA
4889 Umbria Street
OOMBRA / PROJECT VIEWA new chapter for Umbria Street
4889 Umbria transforms a former light-industrial property in Roxborough into a connected residential community. The project balances new housing with the site’s existing commercial and industrial fabric.
Built into the neighborhood
The multi-building residential development organizes circulation, shared outdoor spaces and new ground-level uses around a large-scale redevelopment site.
Density and livability
A five-story wood-frame residential structure sits above a three-story concrete podium, integrating parking, bicycle infrastructure and residential access.
A network of shared spaces
Courtyards and shared amenities create light, landscape and common ground within a large urban residential complex.
Retaining the industrial past
Selective demolition and reuse preserve most existing structures onsite, allowing new construction to coexist with the property’s industrial history.
Rooms for community
The development combines efficient dwelling layouts with outdoor places to gather, creating a contemporary residential environment for the corridor.
Material, atmosphere,
and experience.
