A Guided Design Tour with Velocette Studios

Step inside a loft where Philadelphia’s industrial past and Hollywood history collide. Fresh off the heels of their New York Times article, join Velocette Studios and their collaborators for an exclusive tour of this adaptive reuse project, once a cigar factory, then a 1980's artist loft, and later the backdrop for an iconic film moment.

Discover how the building’s raw bones—exposed brick, timber beams, and factory windows—inspired a design that bridges heritage and modernity. Hear the stories hidden in the architecture, from its manufacturing roots to its unexpected silver screen cameo (hint: Tom Hanks, 1993, Oscar gold).

About Velocette Studio

We are a Philadelphia Based Interior Design Firm focused on sculpting emotionally captivating environments for commercial, hospitality, and residential projects. With over 20 years of experience designing exceptional interiors, we know that if you want to bring visions to life you must take creative risks, inspire others, and roll up your sleeves to do the work. 

Beauty comes from the inside and we apply this principle to every aspect of our design process and business behavior. Building genuine relationships with our client’s allows us to shape more meaningful interiors that have that “special something” under the surface with which people fall in love.

Velocette Studio sees the intrinsic beauty of each place, discovers splendor in the perceived flaws of the building, and often carries the residual energy from the existing space into the new design.

Hope Velocette, Founder 

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Foyer - Interior Tours: Where Design Comes Home

Welcome to Foyer, a series presented by DesignPhiladelphia that invites you to step inside the heart of design. Foyer is a celebration of the artistry, creativity, and collaboration that define Philadelphia’s vibrant design community. 

This series opens the doors to beautifully curated homes and spaces, each thoughtfully designed by some of the city’s most talented interior designers. Through guided tours, you’ll explore how these designers bring their visions to life, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary living environments with the help of local makers and artists.

Foyer is more than just a tour, it’s an opportunity to see the designer’s role in action – equal parts technical and creative vision, always rooted in how people actually live. 

...Meet us in the Foyer