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Frankie’s Summer Club to Open in Former UArts Courtyard on June 20

A collaboration of Scout with ISA Architects, the venue channels Louis Kahn’s unbuilt design to kick-start a broader creative transformation on the former UArts campus.

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Overview

  • Opening June 20, the pop-up bar inaugurates Scout’s phased plan to revive the South Broad Street campus as a center for creativity.
  • Scout acquired the Frank Furness building and Hamilton Hall in February for $12.25 million and intends to convert them into artist studios and housing.
  • ISA Architects adapted Louis Kahn’s 1964 unbuilt proposal into a courtyard scheme featuring curved wooden seating, light-filtering canopies and winding paths.
  • Chef Michael Ferreri will serve natural wines, seasonal snacks and soft-serve ice cream to complement the architectural homage.
  • Scout managing partner Lindsey Scannapieco says the installation invites the community to reconnect with the site and preview future development phases.