Rowhome #49
Project Statement
The urban fabric of Philadelphia is defined by its rowhome typology. Two to three stories, 15-20 feet wide. Within this consistent format, there is a remarkable amount of architectural variety that makes each home unique. Many of these structures have been standing for over 100 years, and for some, that time has started to show.
These visuals are all photo composites, created from several images taken in Philadelphia neighborhoods. The intention of the project is not to show reality, but rather to present each individual home in a consistent and graphic style. Power lines, parked cars, and surrounding houses (If present) are removed to consistently present the architectural character of each home without distraction.
The project has raised over $15,000 for Pathways to Housing, a Philadelphia based non-profit working to end chronic homelessness, and $5,000 to the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia to help protect the historic structures of our city.
Collectibles
A collection of images exploring the unique and quirky character of derelict rowhomes in Philadelphia. This book features rowhomes #01- #30.
I am excited to share this work in print for the first time in the highest quality possible. The book is hard cover, 70 pages in total and printed on premium matte photo paper. For each home in the series, I am sharing the main photo edit, location, unedited photo and a quick blurb about what intriqued me. Additionally, I mapped out all 30 rowhome locations on an annotated map of Philadelphia to show the extent of the project.
Note - These images are a digital moch up. The actual book may be slightly different in appearance.
This wallpaper pack includes 15 of my favorite rowhomes in Philadelphia. These premium wallpapers are 2000 pixels wide by 4329 pixels tall, leaving ample resolution to crop and zoom. The images are downloaded as a .zip file.
The Print
-13" x 19" Canon Pro Luster Paper
-Printed and Packed by Chris Hytha
-Signed by Chris Hytha
The Project
The Rowhome Collection was created in 2021, and celebrates the unique character of old Philadelphia Rowhomes through vivid editing. Creative liberties were taken in presenting each rowhome. Distractions like powerlines or parked cars are often removed, and at times neighboring houses were removed in Photoshop for visual clarity of the project. The sky of each image is enhanced to complement the colors found in the home.
The Frame
A frame is not included, I recommend this affordable and durable aluminum frame (affiliate link).
The Print
-13" x 19" Canon Pro Luster Paper
-Printed and Packed by Chris Hytha
-Signed by Chris Hytha
The Project
The Rowhome Collection was created in 2021, and celebrates the unique character of old Philadelphia Rowhomes through vivid editing. Creative liberties were taken in presenting each Rowhome. Distractions like powerlines or parked cars are often removed, and at times neighboring houses were removed in Photoshop for visual clarity of the project. The sky of each image is enhanced to complement the colors found in the home.
The Frame
A frame is not included, I recommend this affordable and durable aluminum frame (affiliate link).
The Print
-13" x 19" Canon Pro Luster Paper
-Printed and Packed by Chris Hytha
-Signed by Chris Hytha
The Project
The Rowhome Collection was created in 2021, and celebrates the unique character of old Philadelphia Rowhomes through vivid editing. Creative liberties were taken in presenting each Rowhome. Distractions like powerlines or parked cars are often removed, and at times neighboring houses were removed in Photoshop for visual clarity of the project. The sky of each image is enhanced to complement the colors found in the home.
The Frame
A frame is not included, I recommend this affordable and durable aluminum frame (affiliate link).
The Print
-13" x 19" Canon Pro Luster Paper
-Printed and Packed by Chris Hytha
-Signed by Chris Hytha
The Project
The Rowhome Collection was created in 2021, and celebrates the unique character of old Philadelphia Rowhomes through vivid editing. Creative liberties were taken in presenting each Rowhome. Distractions like powerlines or parked cars are often removed, and at times neighboring houses were removed in Photoshop for visual clarity of the project. The sky of each image is enhanced to complement the colors found in the home.
The Frame
A frame is not included, I recommend this affordable and durable aluminum frame (affiliate link).
