Fleer Residence

Philadelphia, PA

The Fleer Residence is a private residence designed by Montgomery & Bishop for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fleer. Robert Bishop was a student under Frank Loyd Wright and studied at Taliesin East in Wisconsin.

The Project

This mid-century modern home was completed in 1959 and craftily blends the built environment with stunning landscape around it. The home sits on a 2 acre site that features a spring fed creek that the structure cantilever, effectively bridging a portion of the stream.

The home had been vacant with a 6 foot hole in the roof for two years as a result of damage from a fallen tree. The structural and water damage was so severe it was hard to understand how the building could be salvaged, much less restored to its original condition. However, in 2011 the house was acquired by Daniel and Beth Collins.

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Recognizing the architectural significance of the building and its unique site, the Collins made it their mission to restore the home to its original exterior state.  Working with the city of Philadelphia’s Historical Commission and the Chestnut Hill Historical Society, the home was restored in less than one year.

The home has been featured in many articles and modern home tours and was given the Chestnut Hill Historical Preservation award in 2015.

Project Status

Completed March 2012

Project Size

5,000 SF

Project Team

  • Daniel Collins – Owner/Architect/ Interiors
  • Bradley Brothers – General Contractors