Morgan’s Pier will open next Thursday, May 9th. Groundswell’s merry band of elves is working hard to make sure it is a magical event. Morgan’s Pier’s second summer will feature an enhanced dining area under the linden trees, as well … Continue reading →

The official opening of Philadelphia’s first Mobile Biergarten–May 16th–is fast approaching! The drab urban lot pictured above will soon be transformed into the festive scene depicted below. The modified shipping container bars are nearly complete and all other arrangements are … Continue reading →

Groundswell Principal David Fierabend visited TRS Containers in Avenel, NJ this morning to do some shopping for our Mobile Biergarten Project–a moveable feast for the city of Philadelphia. If you’ve been to Morgan’s Pier, you’ll have a feel for the … Continue reading →

An important aspect of schematic design is the perspective rendering; it helps us communicate our design concepts to clients and the wider public. More than a plan or section, a rendering can give the viewer a sense of how he/she … Continue reading →

Back in September, Groundswell’s design for Morgan’s Pier was recognized by the Waterfront Center’s Excellence on the Waterfront Program. Groundswell Principal David Fierabend was presented with an Honor Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Waterfront Center has since … Continue reading →