Bower Lewis Thrower Architects (BLTa) is a US architectural firm, founded and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
BLTa was founded as "Bower & Fradley Architects" in 1961 by John Bower and Fred Fradley. In 1978, the firm was renamed to "Bower Fradley Lewis Thrower Architects." The firm kept this name until 1980 when the title changed to "Bower Lewis Thrower Architects." This was shortened in the late 2000s to BLTa for marketing purposes.
Michael L. Prifti - FAIA, Principal
Eric M. Rahe - AIA, LEED AP, Principal
Michael R. Ytterberg - PHD, AIA, LEED AP, Principal
Education
Penn State Smeal College of Business (2005)
Penn State Chemistry Building (2004)
Penn State Borland Building (2008)
Penn State School of Forest Resources Building (2006)
Residential
International House Philadelphia(1970) under Bower & Fradley Architects
101 Walnut Street (2007)
Symphony House (2007)
The Phoneix (2002)
Venice Lofts (2007)
Hospitality
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa (2003)
Loews Philadelphia Hotel (2000)
Reading Terminal Headhouse Marriott (1997)
Revel Resort and Casino (May, 2012)
Mixed Use and Retail
Amtrak 30th Street Station Rail Yard (2004)
DC USA (2008)
The Borgata Hotel and Spa Retail Piazza
Parking and Intermodal
Amtrak 30th Street Station Parking Garage (2004)
Philadelphia International Airport Garage (2003)
Suburban Station (2006)
UPENN Module 6 Utility Plant and Garage (1995)
Office
Cira Centre (2005)
Duane Morris Headquarters (2005)
Tower Bridge Corporate Campus (2000)
Awards and recognition
2011
Top 50 Hotel Design Firms - Building Design + Construction Magazine
Top 100 Architecture Firms - Building Design + Construction Magazine
No. 142, Top 200 Architecture Firms - Architectural Record Magazine
No. 27, Top Design Firms, HA+D Magazine
IDP Firm Award - The Intern Development Program Advisory Committee (IDPAC)
1970
Gold Medal (AIA Philadelphia) - International House
