PHILADELPHIA | Lowrise/General Developments Thread - Page 687

iheartphilly · #**13721** Posted **May 18, 2020, 6:28 PM**

^
Very stately looking and the white paint is nice.

mcgrath618 · #**13722** Posted **May 18, 2020, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

Townhouse development at Broad and Fitzwater. I would have loved this is be a high-rise but for what it is, the materials are top notch.

This is gorgeous. We need more of this.

If every lowrise looked like this I wouldn't get so upset when they take up prime lots!

Jawnadelphia · #**13723** Posted **May 18, 2020, 7:13 PM**

^Looks great.

Anyone have an update on 2401 Washington Ave?

PHL10 · #**13724** Posted **May 18, 2020, 8:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

^
Very stately looking and the white paint is nice.

It's actually white brick so even better.

iheartphilly · #**13725** Posted **May 18, 2020, 11:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

It's actually white brick so even better.

Woah! That's amazing; I'm curious what kind of material is used as the pigment to make it white.

ScreamShatter · #**13726** Posted **May 19, 2020, 2:04 AM**

This makes me hope we see more of this style over the modern style. And I love the white!

allovertown · #**13727** Posted **May 19, 2020, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

This makes me hope we see more of this style over the modern style. And I love the white!

People attempt these types of styles all the time in Philly, but they don't bring the design or the materials to back it up. Good to see a reminder that if a developer goes in this direction, the end result doesn't have to be boring and blend into the background.

ScreamShatter · #**13728** Posted **May 19, 2020, 11:41 AM**

^ Aint that the truth? Can’t under-emphasize the importance of materials.

Justin7 · #**13729** Posted **May 19, 2020, 12:44 PM**

Some info on the project from a couple of years ago:

NYC developer planning $2 million townhouses on South Broad and Fitzwater Streets
by Caitlin McCabe, Posted: June 22, 2018

https://www.inquirer.com/philly/busi...-20180622.html

PhilliesPhan · #**13730** Posted **May 19, 2020, 1:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by ScreamShatter

This makes me hope we see more of this style over the modern style. And I love the white!

I love white brick homes as well! Another great example of this is at the SE corner of 19th and Poplar/Perkiomen in Francisville.

cardeza · #**13731** Posted **May 19, 2020, 3:24 PM**

PMC planning a low rise near their high rises

https://www.inquirer.com/news/pmc-ap...-20200519.html

Nelsondvm2015 · #**13732** Posted **May 19, 2020, 3:55 PM**

Sorry for the length, but here is a view of everything happening around NoLibs.

North Liberty Triangle & Quarters Co-Living (Germantown Ave)

North & South Liberty Triangle -Streamline Properties (Germantown Ave)

807 N 3rd St - Atrium Design (probably my favorite project happening outside of Piazza 2)

950 N 2nd St

806 N 2nd St

3rd & Poplar Project - Atrium Design

by Philly Construction, on Flickr

Nelsondvm2015 · #**13733** Posted **May 19, 2020, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by cardeza

PMC planning a low rise near their high rises

https://www.inquirer.com/news/pmc-ap...-20200519.html

This is excellent news! I wish it was a little taller to match what is across the street, but it will help complete the needed density in that area.

Philly Fan · #**13734** Posted **May 19, 2020, 4:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nelsondvm2015

Sorry for the length, but here is a view of everything happening around NoLibs.

Amazing. Thanks for posting!

PHL10 · #**13735** Posted **May 19, 2020, 4:21 PM**

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805 N 3rd St - Alterra (probably my favorite project happening outside of Piazza 2)

The problem is that the first floor looks like a WWII German bunker. Hopefully they dress it up but you can probably only do so much with such an anti-pedestrian street level.

allovertown · #**13736** Posted **May 20, 2020, 1:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by PHL10

The problem is that the first floor looks like a WWII German bunker. Hopefully they dress it up but you can probably only do so much with such an anti-pedestrian street level.

Yikes. Can't tell though, are those large cut outs for garage doors or are they windows? If they're windows, don't think it will be too bad and definitely agree with Nelsondvm2015 that the upper floors look great.

If they're garage doors though...

Overall though great to see so much construction going on and really great that PMC is even planning new projects throughout this.

Hrytsyu · #**13737** Posted **May 20, 2020, 4:37 AM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Woah! That's amazing; I'm curious what kind of material is used as the pigment to make it white.

i know little about brick manufacturing processes or even ceramics. However, if i were so motivated to form white brick, my sensibilities would guide me toward kaolinite base and titanium dioxide for enhancement.

Titanium dioxide might be unnecessary. I notice a light cream color in the image ( but perhaps not in the field ) and either kaolinite can naturally possess that pigment or it is easily added.

iheartphilly · #**13738** Posted **May 20, 2020, 2:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hrytsyu

i know little about brick manufacturing processes or even ceramics. However, if i were so motivated to form white brick, my sensibilities would guide me toward kaolinite base and titanium dioxide for enhancement.

Titanium dioxide might be unnecessary. I notice a light cream color in the image ( but perhaps not in the field ) and either kaolinite can naturally possess that pigment or it is easily added.

Nice...and good to know. Thanks for your input.

Londonee · #**13739** Posted **May 20, 2020, 3:04 PM**

For those interested, the city is planning a full redesign of Washington Avenue - take a survey about your preferences here:

http://www.phillyotis.com/portfolio-...plete-streets/

DeltaNerd · #**13740** Posted **May 20, 2020, 5:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Londonee

For those interested, the city is planning a full redesign of Washington Avenue - take a survey about your preferences here:

http://www.phillyotis.com/portfolio-...plete-streets/

I prefer the 3 lane design but the mix seems to be a half decent idea. Washington more buildings could use the 3 lane design especially for the markets 8/9th and 10/11th street. More public space for people is needed