PHILADELPHIA | 3720 Chestnut | 344 FT | 29 FLOORS
Cranes were up before the ink even dried.
Title: 3720 Chestnut Project: Residential, retail Architect: SITIO Inc Developer: EPG Urban Multifamily Location: 3700 block Chestnut to Sansom, Philadelphia, PA Neighborhood: Walnut Hill District: University City Floors: 29 floors Height: 343 feet https://static1.squarespace.com/stat...pg?format=500w http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/pr...ission_v2B.pdf http://www.philly.com/philly/busines...-20180129.html https://www.sitioau.com/3720-chestnut Quote:
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Another great University City highrise! Love this project as well. Again, thank you for creating a thread! Well done!
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An interesting contrast with the Gothic churches on either side.
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Will this proposal be noticeable on the skyline stretch?
Looks tall for its intended location. :) |
Could be. It was discussed in the main thread that this will be the tallest building in Univ City outside of the Cira complex. Not by a whole lot, but this will still rise above its neighbors, most of which are sub-300 feet. If it helps to put this building and its location into perspective - the new apartment building across the street is 278 feet.
EDIT - I should add that the new Penn Hospital building will also be 343 feet. |
This is a little boxy on the North/South axis (more height would've helped there), but it generally looks very good to me. The base design/first couple floors seem to me to be a nice improvement over most of what goes up in University City. If they use good materials, this will be a great building for the location.
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This is a good build when it happens. Rectangular in shape and use of different cladding materials and not all glass cladding, which it typical for new builds around University City. The base of the bldg seems to incorporate some faux stones? and other materials. This design is more interesting to look at than most that were recently developed. I think from a design standpoint, it is moving in the right direction. And there seems to be more public space around the building as oppose to the builds that butt right up to the sidewalk with little room to move around or no seating area to lounge and enjoy the surroundings. Lastly, plants and trees are included which softens up all the hard materials that will be used.
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This project has good height; I'd like it taller but it has good height for the area and it has good mass as well. It seems about the height of the Pennsylvania State Building and if we look at the skyline from Belmont Plateau it will have impact; University City blends in with the rest of downtown really well now and the more height the more both areas look more unified.
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From 37th street, this important tower gives Philadelphia miles of skyscrapers. ;)
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:goodpost: Thanks SEFTA for the graphic illustration! ;)
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Sad it's not the American Commerce Center. :(
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I'm sorry, but I can't let it go. American Commerce Center here, there, and everywhere! American Commerce Center Forever!!!
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Philadelphia's future is doomed and can no longer exist because ACC was not built. :haha: |
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I’ve moved on to grieving the loss of “Amazon Prime Tower.”
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No updates on 3720 Chestnut St? :???:
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This project was first announced like 5 weeks ago. What sortof of updates do you think should be out there for your consideration? It's like you jump around from one thread to another asking for updates; do you think people have info that they aren't sharing. Patience, it will all come to pass, what will happen will happen. If you really want to push this thread forward I'd suggest you get in touch with the developer and maybe the architect and see what they can tell you, then you can pass on that info to the rest of us. |
:previous: No answer is as bad as one can get.
How about offering an answer if you have one. :hell: |
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Some much smaller - but not insignificant - construction sites include the extension of the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut, Luna on Pine Apartments at 40th St., apartments (?) on Walnut just west of 42nd St., new multi-story wing to apartments on 41st and Baltimore. The remodel of the 40th Street Trolley Portal is nearly complete, as is the Perlman School of Political Science at Sansom and 36th. |
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I hope they will have all breeds of snakes to pet! ;) |
CDR really likes this one:
http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/pr...%20Reviews.pdf They think it has a good footprint, they like the hardscapes, open areas, etc |
Fencing is up around the existing building and interior demo has started.
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Wow, that was quick
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Fencing and demo is the quick and easy part. Developers tend to get that part of the job very quickly for fear of preservationists coming in to block demolition. For all we know, this project could be another year away from getting off the ground. But getting rid of whatever pesky existing building sits in the way of a larger development gives that property a nice boost in value. If by chance the developer isn't able to get this project off the ground, they at least own a turn-key development site, which can be sold for a nice profit.
I'm not saying this project won't happen or that demolition isn't a step in the right direction. I just don't necessarily think it means that construction is imminent. See SLS. |
^ I assume it's the Penn Newman Center that's being demolished. Ain't nobody wants to preserve that clunker.
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True. But I don't think a developer would ever take that for granted. We've witnessed some really ugly and marginally historic buildings certified. Robinson's and that health clinic on South Broad immeidately come to mind. And also that building on the corner of 19th and Chestnut where the new tower is going up is historic and the reason why was pretty weak if I recall.
But the bigger point is that, having gone through the trouble of demolishing the existing structure and now holding onto a clean slate property ready for development, that land is more valuable and will turn a profit even if the developer's plan don't come to fruition. This commentary isn't specific to this property, it's a general rule that is amplified if the structure pending demolition is in anyway controversial. |
I work in the neighborhood and had a chance to speak with the developers. They seemed fairly confident about this moving forward quickly. They have been working for the past few months to assist in relocating the Newman Center operations and renovating some of the existing space in the church and the building behind the church. Based on what they told me back in June - they're right on schedule. We'll see.
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heavy demo equipment was being off loaded on 38th st. near Samson, so it certainly looks like the demo is going forward.
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Zoning and Construction permits are posted, along with a sign for the developers and architects:
http://www.simpleimageresizer.com/_u...CC8C03_50.jpeg |
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Yes, the site has been cleaned, and it looks like work has started on the basement/foundation. There's even a sign announcing pre construction leasing. Looks like this is definely happening. |
Oops, it seems like my picture of the site has disappeared. I'll get a new one when I get home.
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It looks like some excavation has been done and that drilling for the foundation piles has started.
(where on this site are suggestions about how to post photos given?) |
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Drove past this one today, pile driver on site and working hard, this is certainly full steam ahead and needs a move to under construction. This may be the fastest announced to start project in Philly history.
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Once we have a pic, we can move to under construction :cheers:
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(My apologies in advance for image size)
https://i.imgur.com/tIO9D6C.jpg |
Thanks! Looks like they're installing caissons :cheers:
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reflectionwindow on IG:
@hunterrobertscg working hard to get this new project site ready for us #3720Chestnut #RWW get ready for a new family member #phillyskyline https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram...ninstagram.com https://www.instagram.com/p/BuG4JTbHFTq/ "Reflection Window + Wall is a global design company specializing in engineering, pre-construction, installation, and project management. We provide an integrated approach where all elements necessary to enclose a building are engineered and coordinated to work together." http://reflectionwindow.com/ |
Wow this site got moving in a hurry. Love to see it.
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Wow this went from proposal to a big hole in the ground in less than 3 pages. How many pages is the SLS thread up to? The W/Element probably had 50 pages before it started digging into the ground!
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