PHILADELPHIA | W Hotel & Element by Westin | 617 FT | 51 FLOORS - Page 18

Jawnadelphia · #**341** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by gd1

May sound dumb, what building is the RATR

JustSomeGuyWho · #**342** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

http://www.phillyliving.com/blog/ccr...ent-hotel.html

No new details here, still says work starts this "autumn" which suggests within the next 3 months. I am sort of surprised that there is demand for 750 new rooms in CC but Im sure the lenders know more than I do. 51 floors sounds good to me though.

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wondertwinalpha · #**343** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by TallCoolOne

The new Dillworth Park looks great compared to what was there before! Can't wait until it's done done.

gd1 · #**344** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 9:13 PM**

Btw it is done lol. Or maybe your just joking, but the W is going to be tall.

wondertwinalpha · #**345** Posted **Sep 16, 2014, 9:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by gd1

Btw it is done lol. Or maybe your just joking, but the W is going to be tall.

Well I just meant the lawn and south end are not finished yet, but they will be soon.

Philly-Drew · #**346** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 2:54 AM**

Incredible pic TallCoolOne!

Flyers2001 · #**347** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 4:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

http://www.phillyliving.com/blog/ccr...ent-hotel.html

No new details here, still says work starts this "autumn" which suggests within the next 3 months. I am sort of surprised that there is demand for 750 new rooms in CC but Im sure the lenders know more than I do. 51 floors sounds good to me though.

By the time this is complete the Convention Center will be in full swing with its new work-related rules. There have been some very big conventions to commit to the convention center over the next 3-4 years.

This hotel would serve well to a range of convention goers.

shakman · #**348** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 1:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Flyers2001

By the time this is complete the Convention Center will be in full swing with its new work-related rules. There have been some very big conventions to commit to the convention center over the next 3-4 years.

This hotel would serve well to a range of convention goers.

Next year we are having our annual convention at the Convention Center.

It would have been great to have the W opened for service by then.

1487 · #**349** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 3:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by shakman

Next year we are having our annual convention at the Convention Center.

It would have been great to have the W opened for service by then.

they could be aiming to have it complete in time for the 2016 dem national convention, but that seems to be a stretch

philatonian · #**350** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 11:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Philly-Drew

I love that rendering.

It's pretty daring for Philly. I love it! Right now I feel like University City is out-edgying Center City with Cira Centre and the Evo. I'd love to see some more experimental skyscrapers downtown.

Plokoon11 · #**351** Posted **Sep 17, 2014, 11:50 PM**

I think CITC is edgy, but yeah right now uni is winning.

1487 · #**352** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 12:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by philatonian

It's pretty daring for Philly. I love it! Right now I feel like University City is out-edgying Center City with Cira Centre and the Evo. I'd love to see some more experimental skyscrapers downtown.

Lets hope many of these proposed CC projects actually start late 2014 or early 2013. But in terms of design, much of what has been proposed is indeed pretty conservative. I think SLS would be the exception in terms of CC proposals. I like the 5th and Walnut renderings as well, but its not really an exciting design.

Londonee · #**353** Posted **Sep 18, 2014, 2:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

Lets hope many of these proposed CC projects actually start late 2014 or early 2013. But in terms of design, much of what has been proposed is indeed pretty conservative. I think SLS would be the exception in terms of CC proposals. I like the 5th and Walnut renderings as well, but its not really an exciting design.

New York builds vertical squares, we build vertical rectangles. In terms of aesthetics, one looks sleek and inspiring, the other - clunky and stumpy. Almost every building under construction in Uni City feels clunky, good infill, but aesthetically most of these buildings are about as interesting looking as a Toyota Corolla.

philatonian · #**354** Posted **Sep 19, 2014, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by 1487

Lets hope many of these proposed CC projects actually start late 2014 or early 2013. But in terms of design, much of what has been proposed is indeed pretty conservative. I think SLS would be the exception in terms of CC proposals. I like the 5th and Walnut renderings as well, but its not really an exciting design.

Philly has some pretty great low rise and mid rise architecture, but I guess the taller you go the riskier the endeavor. Personally, I love Liberty Place and the Mellon Building but they were never really edgy. I guess I'd just like to see more 800-900 footers dilute the 90s-ness of the skyline. I read something on Curbed about the heigh limits being relaxed in neighborhoods like Old City and as far south as Washington Ave. I don't think the bill has gone through yet, but that could really alter the skyline if developers are willing to build big outside "downtown." If Market East gets its act together maybe we'll someday see a 900 footer on the Disney Hole.

philatonian · #**355** Posted **Sep 19, 2014, 1:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Londonee

New York builds vertical squares, we build vertical rectangles. In terms of aesthetics, one looks sleek and inspiring, the other - clunky and stumpy. Almost every building under construction in Uni City feels clunky, good infill, but aesthetically most of these buildings are about as interesting looking as a Toyota Corolla.

I guess I was thinking mainly of the Cira Centre, Evo, and FMC. The Radian is pretty wild even though it's not really a high-rise. And that other dorm Erdy McHenry built for Drexel. But yeah, some of the infill is pretty dull.

jsbrook · #**356** Posted **Sep 19, 2014, 10:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by wondertwinalpha

The new Dillworth Park looks great compared to what was there before! Can't wait until it's done done.

Except for the trees. It will be nice when these baby ones grow and more are planted on the side that's still under construction. I, too, can't wait for them to finish the lawn and for construction to be done!

Plokoon11 · #**357** Posted **Sep 19, 2014, 10:26 AM**

Am I the only one who thinks the lawn at the new plaza is boring? I mean I sort of liked the concrete and the steps ect of the old plaza it looked neat. But I do like the fountains and glass slanted entrance.

jsbrook · #**358** Posted **Sep 20, 2014, 1:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Plokoon11

Am I the only one who thinks the lawn at the new plaza is boring? I mean I sort of liked the concrete and the steps ect of the old plaza it looked neat. But I do like the fountains and glass slanted entrance.

I love it from the renderings, but don't think we can really assess until it's actually done. There is enough concrete there. Need some grass! Agree on the fountains and glass. They look great.

Kidphilly · #**359** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 5:03 PM**

now listed as a location on the w website

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotel...language=en_US

1487 · #**360** Posted **Sep 23, 2014, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kidphilly

now listed as a location on the w website

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotel...language=en_US

I suppose that is progress. All we need now is for that parking lot to close.