Bok

Bok http://www.buildingbok.com/ Nearly 80% of our current tenants are residents of South Philly.

A historic vocational school closed by the School District of Philadelphia in 2013, we are working to lovingly restore the building into a new, richly layered and constantly evolving center for creatives, small-businesses, non-profits, small-batch manufacturers and beyond. The project takes stock of the existing infrastructure (wood shops, culinary training kitchens, science labs and classrooms) t

o enable activity and affordability to create a revived place of making, training, learning and job creation in South Philly. Today over 60,000 square feet within the building is filled with jewelers, architects, furniture makers, fashion designers, milliners, product designers, artists, charitable organizations, a day care and even a local boxing club in the previously empty classrooms. The scale of the building - 340,000 square feet and an entire city block - means there is an opportunity for continued growth and the ability to accommodate a wide diversity and variety of users in spaces ranging from 200 to 25,000 square feet. This is a multi-phased project intended to evolve over time and therefore we are interested in how both the temporal and the permanent contribute to the building's evolution. We seek to apply a nimble and thoughtful multi-disciplinary development approach to drive the building's revitalization through a careful balance that considers commercial viability, impactful community engagement, and long-term outcomes. Bok is the recipient of the The 2016 Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance Award for the project's approach to adaptive re-use of a historic building.

06/03/2026

This Wednesday (4/29) we're closing out Kaizo Hayashi's Maiku Hama trilogy with the final film in the series. Don't miss THE TRAP at 7pm in the Bok Auditorium

01/03/2026

HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – Today, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., announced that $1.025 million in state funding has been awarded to organizations in her district for local projects.The organizations awarded include:Friends of Bok will receive $800,000 to renovate their auditorium.Sheet...

Host Your Holiday Celebration at Bok! 🎉 Whether it’s for your team, family, or friends, host a holiday party to remember...
10/31/2025

Host Your Holiday Celebration at Bok! 🎉 Whether it’s for your team, family, or friends, host a holiday party to remember! Dance the night away under a giant disco ball in the West Gym 🪩, belt out your favorite tunes 🎤 on the stage of our historic Art Deco auditorium, or snuggle in for a cozy festive flick 🎥.

Weekday and weekend dates are still available—let’s make your holiday party one to remember! Email [email protected] or check buildingbok.com/events. ✨

We’re “In Conversation With” Caitlin from to talk fashion, sustainability, and alien warrior ladies. Check out Ruin Stu...
10/27/2025

We’re “In Conversation With” Caitlin from to talk fashion, sustainability, and alien warrior ladies. Check out Ruin Studios and their amazing work, coming to you live from Space 621! 👽

We have LOTS of new faces at Bok, so it will take two Instagram posts to cover them all. Welcome to the building to .306...
10/17/2025

We have LOTS of new faces at Bok, so it will take two Instagram posts to cover them all. Welcome to the building to .306, .philly.time.capsules, .grape, , .media, and ! Part 2 tomorrow… 😘

Join Philadelphia’s most soulful homecoming! This Monday, 10/20 at Bok — One room, all vibes, and a celebration of Black...
10/16/2025

Join Philadelphia’s most soulful homecoming! This Monday, 10/20 at Bok — One room, all vibes, and a celebration of Black joy that welcomes everyone. ✨

Hosted by , wines by , food by , , , and . See you on the dance floor! 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻 Link in bio.

12/20/2024

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820 Dudley Street
Philadelphia, PA
19148

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
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