PHILADELPHIA | 21st & Ludlow | 334 FT | 28 FLOORS

mcgrath618 · #1 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 1:23 AM**

Never even knew this surface lot was there. Which should indicate how transformative this will be.

Title: 21st & Ludlow
Architect: Erdy McHenry Architecture
Developer: Parkway Corporation
Location: 28 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
District: Center City
Neighborhood: Center City West (Market West)
Floors: 28
Height: 334 ft

Note: original height was 377 ft at 31 floors; a bonus from a proposed public space. This was done away with.

Original post and renderings:

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_phl

21st and Ludlow renderings, from tonight's CCRA meeting. The most contentious topic at the meeting was Parkway's intent to use the public space bonus to create a "public room" open 8 am to 9 pm for use by the community. All rentals, including a few two story "lanai" units midway up.

Screen Shot 2022-10-24 at 6.13.34 PM by Stephen Henry, on Flickr

Screen Shot 2022-10-24 at 6.20.54 PM by Stephen Henry, on Flickr

McBane · #2 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 3:48 AM**

Looks great!

Jawnadelphia · #3 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 10:37 AM**

Looks really good, you have to give Parkway credit - they are getting things done. Maybe this will help Brandywine Realty finally pull the throttle on 21/Market.

PHLtoNYC · #4 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 12:27 PM**

Awesome project! Hopefully the owners of the nearby Rite Aid plot take notes on how to design a solid building.

Is a grocery concept confirmed for the retail space? If so, I wonder what would work here since Giant and Trader Joe's are so close. Maybe another Whole Foods?

arkitect13 · #5 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 1:00 PM**

^^ really though, that rite aid project should be at least 24 stories and designed way better. That current design would be better in another area, like No Libs, University city or elsewhere, with some touch ups of course

El Duderino · #6 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 3:08 PM**

Naked Philly story on the project:

https://www.ocfrealty.com/naked-phil...ely-a-home-run

TK2001 · #7 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 4:20 PM**

21st and Ludlow tower by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

21st and Ludlow in the skyline by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

21st and Ludlow tower by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

21st and Ludlow tower in skyline by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

mcgrath618 · #8 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 5:04 PM**

TK,
I think it would be helpful to highlight new builds in a color other than white. I had trouble discerning this project from its surroundings.

PhilliesPhan · #9 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 5:28 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Awesome project! Hopefully the owners of the nearby Rite Aid plot take notes on how to design a solid building.

Is a grocery concept confirmed for the retail space? If so, I wonder what would work here since Giant and Trader Joe's are so close. Maybe another Whole Foods?

Now that you mention it, this makes me wonder: could this project be a precursor to the start of 33 N 22nd Street? While the two parcels aren't owned by the same developer, it would benefit both Trader Joe's and PMC if such a move were to happen: Trader Joe's would get a brand new space (potentially with parking, as TJ's is notorious for requiring) while PMC would be able to clear the current parking lot for development of its proposed tower.

Either way, this proposal looks great!

TK2001 · #10 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 5:49 PM**

21st and Ludlow highlighted in the skyline by Philly SkyGuy, on Flickr

TK2001 · #11 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 5:54 PM**

Overall, I'm liking this building a lot. The shape is basic, but the cuts and channels make it look very modern. I see the reminisce of Riverwalk, but while modeling the building it reminded me of the now decade old plan for 1911 Walnut and the previous 2100 Market design. The facade and podium details look very nice as well, but the location is absolutely perfect for a new development. I've always thought something needed to go on this block or some around it more to the south

mcgrath618 · #12 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 6:28 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

Awesome project! Hopefully the owners of the nearby Rite Aid plot take notes on how to design a solid building.

Is a grocery concept confirmed for the retail space? If so, I wonder what would work here since Giant and Trader Joe's are so close. Maybe another Whole Foods?

I think you're confusing the grocery component with 3800 Market, though I could be (and would love to be) mistaken.

TK2001 · #13 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 6:44 PM**

https://youtu.be/dVsXeItlWyQ

TK2001 · #14 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 7:12 PM**

mcgrath618 · #15 Posted **Oct 25, 2022, 10:05 PM**

From another thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyhigh07

21st and Ludlow -

“Ideally the company would like to begin work on the tower early next year, he said.“

Whoa. Get this gal her own tab already!

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel...nter-city.html