Unfortunate is having a loved one die. Unfortunate is losing your job. Unfortunate is going through a divorce. Having 2 buildings that, in your opinion, don't complement one another is not unfortunate. I'd be interested to know what your notion of complementary buildings means. Is it they don't look like they came from the same design aesthetic and b/c you know both towers belong to Comcast they feel like two unrelated pieces? Or do you not like how their peaks align on the skyline?
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Unfortunate is having a loved one die. Unfortunate is losing your job. Unfortunate is going through a divorce. Having 2 buildings that, in your opinion, don't complement one another is not unfortunate. I'd be interested to know what your notion of complementary buildings means. Is it they don't look like they came from the same design aesthetic and b/c you know both towers belong to Comcast they feel like two unrelated pieces? Or do you not like how their peaks align on the skyline?
Calm down there with the melodrama. Check your personal trials at the door.
I can't really comment much on Comcast Tech's appearance because its not finished yet; let's see how the night scheme is because I think it will really look nice.
A lot can be said about the design of the building from an artistic view but it depends on one's personal preference and even that can change over years. Some people who didn't like City Hall when it was built eventually lobbied to save it so I won't worry much about the design.
I thought the lantern would have looked better in the middle because that is the traditional approach but this building is nice the way it is and when its complete it should be fine especially at night.
I'm looking and hoping to see more skyscrapers like this here. Bring Schuylkill Yards to fruition! Bring Comcast 3.
My main problem, aside from 2's awkwardness, is that I don't think 1 and 2 compliment each other at all. In fact, they detract from one another. It's really unfortunate. Glad there's 3 Logan at least.
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I can't really comment much on Comcast Tech's appearance because its not finished yet; let's see how the night scheme is because I think it will really look nice.
A lot can be said about the design of the building from an artistic view but it depends on one's personal preference and even that can change over years. Some people who didn't like City Hall when it was built eventually lobbied to save it so I won't worry much about the design.
I thought the lantern would have looked better in the middle because that is the traditional approach but this building is nice the way it is and when its complete it should be fine especially at night.
I'm looking and hoping to see more skyscrapers like this here. Bring Schuylkill Yards to fruition! Bring Comcast 3.
Exactly! That's all we have. My opinion is different than someone else, big deal. Lantern in the middle would have been cool - though the west side of the building is the angle I like most (because of the lantern). I also really like the Batman approach JWOLFE posted, though it does look like double middle fingers lol. But the building does look better than the renderings, so I'm glad for that, and the view from the El in West Philly is killer.
even though i like this building i have also been a critic of it for some time. yes, it’s topped off. but the building isn’t even finished! reserve final judgement for the final product. the cooling tower/lantern cladding will add to it in many ways as well as the rest of the finishing touches which clearly aren’t done yet
Progress looks promising for sure.
I like the fact that both Comcast towers look completely different, unlike the boring Commerce Square (twin towers).
The lighting scheme is going to have a huge impact on the skyline.
This is my fav tower under construction so far.
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How tall is it to the top of the cooling tower? I know the lantern makes it 1121' tall, but is the cooling tower itself taller than the first Comcast Center?
How tall is it to the top of the cooling tower? I know the lantern makes it 1121' tall, but is the cooling tower itself taller than the first Comcast Center?
Yeah, the cooling tower is 21 feet, 6 inches taller than the top of Comcast Center.
This is mixed use on a massive scale. It’s a modern factory that manufactures innovation and it looks like it with a sleek up-scale hotel plopped on top. I think the lateen is meant to take attention away from CC as that is corporate this building will be where the magic happens. Drawing in young minds from the North and West. You’ll be able to see the spire. People don’t like it because it’s not a sexy woman with curves. It’s a sharp behemoth and really the inside is what it should be ultimately judged on because I think that will be its unique feature
Back in the days, I remember the tension between Roker and Lauer. You could cut it with a knife. The body language and other expressions were evident even on the tv screen. But I do love the Rockerfeller Center and all of its buildings.
Cool picture. CTC looks very nice here because of the way Park Town Place blends into the CTC and gives the appearance of a third setback. Goes back to what I was saying - the building would benefit from a more gradual rise. If the building was flush on the south side and tiered on the north side (or vice versa), I think it would have turned out much better. The photo above gives the illusion of that.
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