1200 Intrepid, Modern office building in Navy Yard, Philadelphia, US
1200 Intrepid is a four-story office building in Philadelphia's Navy Yard, designed by BIG under Bjarke Ingels and built by Turner Construction between 2015 and 2016. Its facade of white concrete panels curves like the hull of a battleship, echoing the adjacent circular park. The building was constructed on spec without a designated tenant; its first tenant was Penn Capital Management.
Construction of 1200 Intrepid began in 2015 and was completed in 2016, built by Turner Construction from a design by BIG, the firm led by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. It was built on spec, without a designated tenant, and its first tenant was Penn Capital Management. In late 2021 the pharmacy chain Rite Aid leased space there and planned to move its headquarters into the building.
The building's design reflects maritime influences through its curved walls that mirror battleship forms while adhering to traditional neighborhood planning requirements.
The building is readily accessible for business tenants and includes contemporary infrastructure suited to different company types. Visitors planning to explore the surrounding area should consider its proximity to the waterfront path and other Navy Yard attractions.
The building features a built-in light well system that brings natural daylight through its core and creates sightlines toward the harbor basin. This design element enhances working conditions for occupants while establishing a visual connection to the adjacent waterfront.
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