PHILADELPHIA | 500 Walnut | 380 FT | 26 FLOORS - Page 21

Human Scale · #**401** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 6:54 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by allovertown

You should compare with the June 8th photo again. This thing isn't exactly flying up but clear progress is being made daily. Since June 8th the better part of the 4th floor has been completed. Normally buildings rise much faster than this, but from what I recall this one has always projected as a really slow riser due to style in which they are building. Don't know enough technical information to explain why exactly that is.

In any event, the daily progress is evident when you see it every day so I don't think you should jump to the conclusion that there is any kind of issue here. It's just really slow.

This is what it is: Scannapieco's luxury distinction, which started with 1706 and will undoubtedly continue with all his future towers, is to give each unit (each floor) the ability to completely alter design and layout. In the clearest form this is best represented by all plumbing not being "stacked." That is to say a tenant can say "no I want my potty over THERE, next to the fireplace." And there should be no reason to deny that.

Also the large slab concrete floors really do create a sense of privacy for each unit, on a vertical plane.

Thoroughbred · #**402** Posted **Jun 23, 2016, 10:45 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Human Scale

This is what it is: Scannapieco's luxury distinction, which started with 1706 and will undoubtedly continue with all his future towers, is to give each unit (each floor) the ability to completely alter design and layout. In the clearest form this is best represented by all plumbing not being "stacked." That is to say a tenant can say "no I want my potty over THERE, next to the fireplace." And there should be no reason to deny that.

Also the large slab concrete floors really do create a sense of privacy for each unit, on a vertical plane.

Just poured the 5th floor...floors 6-12 are fairly typical and should rise at a pace of a floor every 4 or 5 days...then building steps in again at 13th floor, but should remain at same pace after that transition floor is poured...top of the building is quite intricate and will take a bit longer...
Human Scale is absolutely correct..each floor is customized and therefore sleeve location for plumbing stacks, electrical floor outlets, depressions for shower floors, etc. all take additional time to lay-out and coordinate...In order to satisfy buyers, late changes occur in spite of established deadlines...

summersm343 · #**403** Posted **Jun 29, 2016, 1:18 PM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/#

summersm343 · #**404** Posted **Jul 5, 2016, 2:44 AM**

Update from Building Philly

More photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/?fref=ts

summersm343 · #**405** Posted **Jul 6, 2016, 1:38 PM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/

summersm343 · #**406** Posted **Jul 13, 2016, 3:46 AM**

7/12/2016

summersm343 · #**407** Posted **Jul 14, 2016, 1:42 AM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/

Schmidt519 · #**408** Posted **Jul 25, 2016, 4:04 PM**

https://s32.postimg.org/z6qm2lu85/IMG_1059.jpg

summersm343 · #**409** Posted **Aug 4, 2016, 11:04 PM**

8/4/16

Urbanthusiat · #**410** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 3:49 AM**

Vertical progress!!

Mikieman · #**411** Posted **Aug 9, 2016, 8:31 PM**

So has anyone else noticed that they changed out the tower crane on this one. Looks like they replaced the white one with a red one, I thinking the one they removed from the Bridge project. Thoughts as to why?

TechTalkGuy · #**412** Posted **Aug 10, 2016, 12:52 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikieman

So has anyone else noticed that they changed out the tower crane on this one. Looks like they replaced the white one with a red one, I thinking the one they removed from the Bridge project. Thoughts as to why?

Crane failure?
Better crane replacement?
They were on a waiting list for an improved model?
The crane has a better motor?
The crane is newer?

Who cares?

Londonee · #**413** Posted **Aug 12, 2016, 7:06 PM**

Is this making any impact yet when viewed form Independence Mall?

allovertown · #**414** Posted **Aug 12, 2016, 7:39 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Londonee

Is this making any impact yet when viewed form Independence Mall?

As of two days ago. No. Considering the current height though, that's sure to change soon, possibly a matter of a days.

TechTalkGuy · #**415** Posted **Aug 12, 2016, 9:45 PM**

When the DNC was in town, I was watching on TV and could see the development, yet the hosts only cared about the cheesesteak.

Give me a break!
There are skyscrapers being built all around and not a word.
Are we just skyscraper geeks?

summersm343 · #**416** Posted **Aug 23, 2016, 5:48 PM**

Update from Building Philly

https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly

thisisforreal · #**417** Posted **Aug 23, 2016, 6:06 PM**

This is on pace to be topped off first week of December.

hammersklavier · #**418** Posted **Aug 23, 2016, 8:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

When the DNC was in town, I was watching on TV and could see the development, yet the hosts only cared about the cheesesteak.

Give me a break!
There are skyscrapers being built all around and not a word.
Are we just skyscraper geeks?

The cheesesteak isn't even the best sandwich we have to offer.

Incidentally, I prefer John's Roast Pork.

1487 · #**419** Posted **Aug 24, 2016, 12:51 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

When the DNC was in town, I was watching on TV and could see the development, yet the hosts only cared about the cheesesteak.

Give me a break!
There are skyscrapers being built all around and not a word.
Are we just skyscraper geeks?

National media types dont know anything or care about any city not named NYC. Half those journalists probably wouldn't know how to get to Philly from NYC in spite of it's proximity.

TechTalkGuy · #**420** Posted **Aug 24, 2016, 1:05 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1487

National media types dont know anything or care about any city not named NYC. Half those journalists probably wouldn't know how to get to Philly from NYC in spite of it's proximity.

Carson Daily (MTV, The Voice, NBC, etc.) - his facial expressions of "discovery" over the "cheesesteak" and how to eat it was a display of sheer ignorance.

Nothing's more exciting than a beautiful skyline!