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Modern ALDI store entrance highlighting fresh produce in urban setting, showcasing sustainable shopping options.
Exterior view of ALDI store entrance with fresh produce signage.
Aldi Philadelphia store produce section with fruits, vegetables, and salads on display.
People walk with shopping carts outside a store, showcasing the store's large glass windows and modern exterior.
Grocery aisle with a variety of snacks and beverages on shelves, highlighting a well-stocked supermarket.
Entrance of Aldi grocery store featuring fresh produce signage.
Store aisle with Aldi Finds, promoting limited-time deals and everyday low prices. Explore weekly savings and offers.

Challenging Design in Philadelphia, PA

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Location

Industry

Retail

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Architecture, MEP Engineering, Structural Engineering

The Fairmount ALDI in Philadelphia, PA presented APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC’s designers with many challenges to overcome, from navigating the design of a tenant fit-out for a building that had not yet been constructed to incorporating two structural systems.
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC’s architects adapted the design to accommodate the changing superstructure and worked closely with ALDI to meet their specific requirements. Additionally, parameters for graphics, glazing, and building transparency (due to the project’s prominent location near a historic hotel) were addressed. APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC incorporated two structural systems to accommodate the ALDI space, partially underneath a second-story retail tenant and a second-story parking structure. APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC responded quickly to construction conflicts and made on-the-fly changes to keep the project moving forward.
The pride we take in our partnership with ALDI drives the successes we achieve through our collaborative projects. This strong relationship, built on trust and communication, is the fundamental element that enables us to execute projects with excellence.

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Aldi logo featuring bold blue and orange colors.
“APD has managed the ALDI prototype program since 2008 including the ALDI Prototype drawings, specifications, and civil design guidelines. They’ve been able to communicate prototype drawings, specifications, and design requirement updates to regional architects across the country, maintaining consistency throughout the ALDI building program. Throughout this time, they’ve lead and assisted with countless research and prototype development initiatives. APD’s skill at project management ensures a high degree of coordination with government entitlements, neighborhood groups, utility companies, and contractors, which is part of the reason why our projects get completed cost effectively and efficiently. APD provides an excellent product within a very competitive budget. It has been my pleasure to work with APD on numerous projects. I would highly recommend APD to any company in the need of architectural or engineering services.”
Russ White

Director of Real Estate, ALDI Inc. Springfield Division

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