[kznyc2k]

That glass below is wavy, and it's more than possible to eliminate it, but of course it costs more.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/70699217.jpg

[PhillyRising]

The only thing I don't like about our skyline is how at certain angles some of the trophy buildings disappear behind one another. Every single one of them is between 16th and 18th streets. It's a shame that maybe one or two of them could have been where Commerce Square or the Blue Cross building now sit.

At least this building will stand out...but if they left it at this height....we'd have a hard time seeing it from behind the BAT.

[josef]

Thanks volguus! :)

All you guyses photos seriously rock.

[volguus zildrohar]

There is a particular type of glass used for this building to get it up to LEED standards. I don't know if that makes the glass "wavy" but I really don't see how that's consequential.

[Swinefeld]

11/25/06
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e388/Swinefeld/Miscellanious/ComcastFromSch.jpg

[TechTalkGuy]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e388/Swinefeld/Miscellanious/ComcastFromSch.jpg
Wow, from that view, the Comcast Tower looks like it's about ready to take over the title.

[apetrella802]

some info on Low emission glass used on CC

http://www.askthebuilder.com/097_Low-E_Glass_-_It_Really_Works_.shtml

http://www.libertyproperty.com/pdfs/comcast_fact_sheet.pdf , page 2
para Exterior Building Skin

[Only The Lonely..]

Hmm, haven't been to Philly since last year.

It's amazing to see Comcast. I remember when it was little more than a hole in the ground. Cool.

[IngisKahn]

Pouring 47 now; in a couple days CC should be number 4.

[skyscraper]

Coming in on the train this morning, it appeared that the cranes on CC are about at the height where the building will eventually top out, so it gives you kind of an idea what kind of impact it will have on the skyline.

[IngisKahn]

Forms are going up to 48. I can't wait for MJ's skyline shot now :)

[brenster]

you dont have to wait for mj's cherry hill shot, go to this site..
http://cbs3.com/weathercams/local_slideshow_327140344/view?slide=0

[giovanni sasso]

tuesday, 28 november 06:

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc683.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc684.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc689.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc691.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc687.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc690.jpg

[McBane]

Next stop: Mellon Bank.

If CC is at 740 feet right now (just over the 739 ft. BAT), it needs 60 feet (or 4 floors @ 15 ft. each) to exceed the 792 ft. Mellon Bank building. At 2 floors per week, it should only be 2 weeks.

I guess we won't have much time to celebrate CC being the 4th tallest building in the city. It should only be another 2 weeks (the very beginning of the new year) before CC eclipses 2 Lib and becomes the 2nd tallest building.

My guesstimates:

Currently: 740 ft., 4th tallest building, edging out BAT
2 weeks projected: 800 ft., 3rd tallest, edging out Mellon Bank
4 weeks projected (Jan 1): 860 ft., 2nd tallest edging out 2 Lib
7 weeks projected (Jan 22): 950 ft., city's tallest
8 weeks projected (Feb 1): 975 ft. topped out

[PhillyRising]

Next stop: Mellon Bank.

If CC is at 740 feet right now (just over the 739 ft. BAT), it needs 60 feet (or 4 floors @ 15 ft. each) to exceed the 792 ft. Mellon Bank building. At 2 floors per week, it should only be 2 weeks.

I guess we won't have much time to celebrate CC being the 4th tallest building in the city. It should only be another 2 weeks (the very beginning of the new year) before CC eclipses 2 Lib and becomes the 2nd tallest building.

My guesstimates:

Currently: 740 ft., 4th tallest building, edging out BAT
2 weeks projected: 800 ft., 3rd tallest, edging out Mellon Bank
4 weeks projected (Jan 1): 860 ft., 2nd tallest edging out 2 Lib
7 weeks projected (Jan 22): 950 ft., city's tallest
8 weeks projected (Feb 1): 975 ft. topped out

That sounds about right. I read that they expect to top it out in Feb.

Do you all feel a sense of excitement around town with people seeing this building going up? It's doesn't seem quite what it was when Liberty Place went being built. I guess since that was our first real skyscraper.....

[SJPhillyBoy]

Do you all feel a sense of excitement around town with people seeing this building going up?
Based on the coverage in the thread, I think the people of SSP definitely feel the sense of excitement. MJ, Sasso and VZ are doing a fantastic job with their photographs from every possible vantage point.

[mmikeyphilly]

I think tonite when I watched the weather, it was hard not to notice the weather person stuttering her words, and trying not to flinch as she watched the monitor. (Probably thinking good Lord, I never noticed that building before!) Yes... it's good to be home finally! :)

[volguus zildrohar]

Merry mo! Quite sexual! Merry mo! Merry mo!

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc689.jpg

[TechTalkGuy]

Philly should host a fireworks celebration on the day of the topping with viewing from the parkway.

I hope I can make it to that event, this tower is so exciting, it just gives me the shivers. :hyper:

[JACKinBeantown]

Sweet!

[tower]

sweet photos. especially the one volguus quoted...mmmm

some more from 11/28/06

http://www.pbase.com/image/70948520.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948521.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948522.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948523.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948524.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948525.jpg

this guy appeared slightly threatened by comcast center

http://www.pbase.com/image/70948717.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948526.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948527.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/two1five/image/70948528.jpg

[Joey D]

Niiiiiiiice, I like, I like, You like? Is niceee.

[Pinoy2.0]

Niiiiiiiice, I like, I like, You like? Is niceee.

Wa wa wee waah!!

Some Franklintown Apt's reppin' in those shots! Great pictures everyone.

[oreoman85]

I wonder if Comcast appears in the new Rocky movie.

[buildup]

Probably not. Back when they were filming that movie I don't know if it was even there or at best a few floors of the core were up. Wouldn't have been very photogenic at the time. I just remember the aerial shot flying towards the city in "The Italian Job". We need a new movie to be shot here after the skin of CC is up.

[RadHaz75]

heres to phillys new 4th tallest and soon to be 3rd... :cheers:

[ZZ-II]

great

[RadHaz75]

Probably not. Back when they were filming that movie I don't know if it was even there or at best a few floors of the core were up. Wouldn't have been very photogenic at the time. I just remember the aerial shot flying towards the city in "The Italian Job". We need a new movie to be shot here after the skin of CC is up.

i seem to recall them shooting the rocky movie sometime spring in by the art museam, maybe april or may. so how tall was it then?

[MJPhilly]

Early April:
http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0604-02.jpg

Late May:
http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0605-20.jpg

[volguus zildrohar]

November 29:

Git 'er done.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/70981298.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/70981299.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/70981302/original.jpg

[MJPhilly]

Whoa. Great night work VZ.

[relnahe]

I couldn't be happier with that glass. Amazing.

[giovanni sasso]

yeah man, that one with one liberty up 17th street and the reflection of the morris building the glass ... WHITE LIGHTNING.

a tough act to follow fo sho, but as an fyi, here's the view on a hazy day from 18th & allegheny in north philly and from sedgely field in fairmount park, from which you can clearly see CC is taller than BAT.

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc694.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc693.jpg

[apetrella802]

great pics but someone could use a parallax correction lens

[volguus zildrohar]

Someone could use a new camera with a wide angle lens.

[bryson662001]

A little here.....a little there.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/Aramingo-95.jpg
I am hating this warm, humid, smoggy weather. It makes bad pictures among other things.

[donybrx]

Well, GioSasso, I like yer pics....and the mist...kinda early, foggy Stieglitz meets Arbus...there are crisp (and delicious) photos galore.......besides, yours are closer to my typical brain fog, with which I have become happy and comfortable.......heh....

[IngisKahn]

Busy week: 48 is being poured now.

[volguus zildrohar]

November 30:

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042744.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042745.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042747.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042748.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042749/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042750.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042751.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042746/original.jpg

And, in the course of some research last night came across another fleeting view of that which Comcast Center replaced - the dowdy Public Defender Building.

http://phillyhistory.org/PhotoArchive/Thumbnail.aspx?SC=2&ImageId=1716

[Awkab]

November 30:
http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042747.jpg


Nice photos...that is some beautiful glass.

[LostInTheZone]

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/70981299.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71042747.jpg

Gosh, that sure is beautiful. They've really achieved something classy here. I cant wait to see the whole thing finished!

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/Aramingo-95.jpg

Maybe it's because I'm from Bucks and up till college, this was my most familiar skyline angle, but it's still my favorite: from the northeast, looking out over Kensington and Port Ricmond and Fishtown, with all those church spires in the foreground against the skyline. It's a very noir angle on the right day. It's basically the same angle as the South Street Bridge post card shot, with the buildings spread out just right, but instead of a foreground of river and trees, it's much more urban.

[Awkab]

I wonder if Stern's lighting feature for this building will include lighting in the shadowboxes of the four corners of the building and leading up to the crown.

He's done it before with his design for the Torre Almirante building in Rio:

from ramsa.com
http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71046853.jpg

from ramsa.com
http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71046855.jpg

from google images
http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71046859.jpg

It would be a pretty cool feature...though I am not getting my hopes up. It is interesting though, Torre Almirante does seem to mimic some of the design elements of CC, especially in the corners.

[volguus zildrohar]

LITZ, from any of the ordinal directions it's a great view. The Girard exit view is enough to make the heart jump.

[LostInTheZone]

^I wonder... do you have any pics of that building during the day, up close? If you look at the first picture I quoted, the corner cutouts between floors do look different from the glass around them. Wasn't there supposed to be some sort of "awesome unique lighting scheme" with this building? I wonder if you're onto something.

[Eigenwelt]

Maybe it's because I'm from Bucks and up till college, this was my most familiar skyline angle, but it's my favorite: from the northeast, looking out over Kensington and Port Rickmond and Fishtown, with all those church spires in the foreground against the skyline. It's a very noir angle on the right day. It's basically the same angle as the South Street Bridge post card shot, with the buildings spread out just right, but instead of a foreground of river and trees, it's much more urban.

Preach on Brother Litz. I agree with every word. When I crest the Diamond Hill and the skyline is laid out before me it still awes me. With the classic golden era suspension bridge on the left and that noir-esqe urban landscape on the right the view is for me the quintessential east coast metropolis.

Here are some more pics from 11/30. Taken a bit later then VZ's beautiful shots. It seems I only get to go on photo runs in the middle of the night. How the hell did I become a skyscraper vampire? :shrug:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02806_modSM.jpg
A little blurry but I love this shot.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02811_modSM.jpg
I'm falling in love with this cladding. I'm such a (gl)ass man.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02819_modSM.jpg
Months from top out, and this behemoth is already massively overwhelming.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02821_modSM.jpg
It's official, I heart the venting grates.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02825_modSM.jpg
Philly's narrow streets work to it's advantage for my favorite shots. Abstracty skyshapes.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02826_modSM.jpg
When I was laying down to take these shots, there was a nightshift construction worker just on the otherside of the fence staring at me.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02839_modSM.jpg
While it's one of my favorite angles, I hate taking these shots. The smell of piss on this wall is always really really fresh.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02846_modSM.jpg
Practically the same shot as above. I couldn't decide which to use, so I am posting them both.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02869_modSM.jpg
Taken from the Market St. side.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02873_modSM.jpg
Same shot, but through the fence. Yay for fixed focal lengths.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02904_modSM.jpg
The glass along Arch St. I think the banding effect at night is going to be very pronounced. If Awkab is right and the corners have the shadowbox lighting in the spandrels then we are going to have a nocturnal stunner.

And in parting I'll leave you with COMCASTRON, the 48 story robot of doom! Now with kung-fu grip construction crane arms!

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Comcast%20Center/nov%20thirtieth/DSC02885_modSM.jpg

[McBane]

LITZ i'm also from bucks and i can't get enough of the view from 95 between allegheny and 676.

VZ - that pic with the union jack at 17th & the Pkwy is classic and classy. real nice work.

[Awkab]

^I wonder... do you have any pics of that building during the day, up close? If you look at the first picture I quoted, the corner cutouts between floors do look different from the glass around them. Wasn't there supposed to be some sort of "awesome unique lighting scheme" with this building? I wonder if you're onto something.

From Ramsa

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71052025.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71052026.jpg

And maybe this is what CC would like with the banding at night when all the interior lights are off in the building (quick photoshop job of one of Gio's photos)
http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71052664.jpg

And one more...
http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71057667.jpg

[Eigenwelt]

That is exactly what I have been expecting it to look like. This may not be anywhere near the tallest building underconstruction in the world, but it will be one of the best looking. Especially at night.

[tower]

eigenwelt my man from plumbridge, those are damn good

and awkab, those are damn good

damn good i say

[oreoman85]

[/IMG]

Maybe it's because I'm from Bucks and up till college, this was my most familiar skyline angle, but it's still my favorite: from the northeast, looking out over Kensington and Port Ricmond and Fishtown, with all those church spires in the foreground against the skyline. It's a very noir angle on the right day. It's basically the same angle as the South Street Bridge post card shot, with the buildings spread out just right, but instead of a foreground of river and trees, it's much more urban.

yeah everytime I went into Philly from Newtown/Richboro area the skyline always looked best at the angle.

[MJPhilly]

I thought I posted this last night...

Anyway, this pic is from the morning of December 1, 2006.

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0612-01.jpg

[McBane]

sweet pic MJ. the CC is going to be great. everyone acknowledges how it's become a dominant building in our skyline. but looking at MJ's pic, the CC still has a way's to go. it's going to be 30 ft taller than the spire of 1 Lib Place! wow!

[MJPhilly]

Thanks McBane. Here's another one from tonight, 12/2/06.

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0612-02.jpg

[john3eblover]

i had the privilege of seeing this building up close on monday night. you philly guys have a lot to be proud of in that building and your city. its going to be an amazing building.

[NYC32]

Looking really good.

[Eigenwelt]

Two more from 12/2.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Philly/12_2_06/DSC03184_cropMod.jpg
From Frankford.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Philly/12_2_06/DSC03232_modSM.jpg
From Fishtown.


And what the hell, a bonus third:
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Philly/12_2_06/DSC03248_modSM.jpg

[Fabb]

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0612-01.jpg

Well done !

[TechTalkGuy]

Outstanding photos there, MJPhilly, Eigenwelt! :banaride:

[Awkab]

I was re-reading the spec sheet for CC that is posted on Gio's site, and it says this about the lighting scheme:

"FEATURES: ... it will be the tallest LEED certified green building in the US upon completion, featuring such environmentally friendly items as tall windows for natural light, waterless urinals (saving over a million gallons of water a year), and an interally managed accent evening lighting scheme which can change colors."

That does in fact sound a lot like the LED lighting scheme that was installed on Stern's Torre Almirante building in Rio. The LED's in the shadowboxes can change colors, as shown below:

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71046855.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71052026.jpg

So if I were a betting man, I would put $20 on CC having the same lighting scheme, and being able to change from normal lighting to shades such as pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and green during an Eagles game.

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71057667/medium.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71138370/medium.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/awkab/image/71138382/medium.jpg

As Eigenwelt said, if this turns out to be right, this will be one of the best looking buildings at night...and very unique!

[TheMeltyMan]

Weird how this talk about a changable LED colours just peaked my interest in CC. Haven't been this excited over a building since Alsace Manor got a Sunoco Gas Station.

[ItsConanOBrien]

Looking good!

[TechTalkGuy]

Comcast could benefit from some video displays like those seen in Manhattan skyscrapers.

Can you imagine a huge video display on the top, just like the Conde Nast Building?

There is so much potential in Comcast - like a rooftop observation deck, restaurant near the top, etc.

The sky's the limit! :D

[Awkab]

Comcast could benefit from some video displays like those seen in Manhattan skyscrapers.

Can you imagine a huge video display on the top, just like the Conde Nast Building?

I disagree...I think video displays would interrupt the simplicity and elegance of this building. Can you imagine putting video displays on top of the new WTC? Not really a good look for the tallest building in the city...

I'm hoping that they don't even put a Comcast logo on the top.

[MJPhilly]

From tonight, 12/3/06:

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0612-04.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0612-03.jpg

Anyone know why the buildings are red, white, and blue this month?

[donybrx]

I disagree...I think video displays would interrupt the simplicity and elegance of this building. Can you imagine putting video displays on top of the new WTC? Not really a good look for the tallest building in the city...

I'm hoping that they don't even put a Comcast logo on the top.

ACKKKK. I agree...well, maybe a small CC logo......l

What's good for Times Square or the Ginza Disctrict doesn't translate well to a town like Philly......the present lighting schemata plus whatever CC has in store is appropriate....then the Parkway, the Museum, the Waterworks, fountains and City Hall, etc. it couldn't be better....I do like the PECO zipper though.....right where it is...

(I have to confess to a preference for the old lights of Times Square......neon plus incandescent bulb zippers, etc.....far better, more inventive and more interesting IMO than today's stuff)

[Awkab]

Anyone know why the buildings are red, white, and blue this month?

Maybe it's in celebration of last month's mid-term election results ;)

Nice photo updates!

[futurearchie317]

Is there a word for extreme jealousy??

[PhillyRising]

It's now definetly taller than the Bell Atlantic Tower. Next Stop...Mellon Bank Center.

[TechTalkGuy]

My New Year's Resolution for 2007 will be the celebration of the following:


1. New York Times Tower
2. Comcast Center
3. Bank of America


Then when these are done, the other projects will take center stage for photography and discussion.

[donybrx]

:crazy:

[volguus zildrohar]

-fish, we've been through this - there won't be an observation deck. The restaurant wont be on the rooftop. And this building isn't going up in the middle of Times Square so tell me: What is the significance of an LED screen a thousand feet above an city that boasts a total count of exactly zero of them?

-The skyline showed the national colors because of the Army-Navy Game this weekend.

-There is now glass on all four (or eight or twenty, depending on what you count) sides of the building.

December 2:

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160532.jpg

The next person who takes a photo with that damn 'girl with tree' mural in it is getting tasered. That includes me.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160534.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160535.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160536.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160537.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160538.jpg

December 3:

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160543.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160548.jpg

The awning over the main entrance is up.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160550.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160553.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160557.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160549.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160551/original.jpg

[TechTalkGuy]

-fish, we've been through this - there won't be an observation deck. The restaurant wont be on the rooftop. And this building isn't going up in the middle of Times Square
How do you know?

They could always retrofit later on for an outdoor observation deck.

The elevation platform atop of World Trade Center #2 was added after construction - so anything is possible.

No, I never said rooftop restaurant - I said, "near the top".

No, I did not request this tower be moved to Times Square, but that's not a bad idea provided a video display be added to compliment the other ones.

Just because I have ideas is no reason to give up on them.

I have a passion for skyscrapers and I think big. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/mr-fish/Miscellaneous/BigSmile.gif

[giovanni sasso]

awkab, your photoshop handiwork is pretty accurate, but the lighting system won't be LEDs or anything neon looking. pretty much just as you did there.

fish, you're killing me.

eigen, MJ, volguus: nice pictures there. 'specially that comcast-on-comcast action, VZ.

some more from this weekend:

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc696.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc700.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc699.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc708.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc707.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc705.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc712.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc704.jpg

[volguus zildrohar]

Sasso, you mutha trucka - SEPTA T/O's get a hellluva view, huh?:)

fish, I know everything that matters. You know why? I eat my Wheaties.

[TechTalkGuy]

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc700.jpg
Wow!

That's the best view I've seen yet! :cool:

[Pinoy2.0]

Genius.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71160553.jpg

[James Bond Agent 007]

It's amazing the progress you can see on a tower's construction when you don't check a thread for a while.

[IngisKahn]

The forms are going up to 49 now. Note that they are now going up from east to west now and that the core pattern on 47 is different.

[RadHaz75]

I was re-reading the spec sheet for CC that is posted on Gio's site, and it says this about the lighting scheme:

"FEATURES: ... it will be the tallest LEED certified green building in the US upon completion, featuring such environmentally friendly items as tall windows for natural light, waterless urinals (saving over a million gallons of water a year), and an interally managed accent evening lighting scheme which can change colors."

That does in fact sound a lot like the LED lighting scheme that was installed on Stern's Torre Almirante building in Rio. The LED's in the shadowboxes can change colors, as shown below:


isnt it kind of an unspoken agreement that most new taller buildings in the city will be able to change colors to fit the lighting scheme (like green and red for xmas or pink for breast cancer)?

[Eigenwelt]

isnt it kind of an unspoken agreement that most new taller buildings in the city will be able to change colors to fit the lighting scheme (like green and red for xmas or pink for breast cancer)?

I think it's more of a trend then an unspoken agreement. Buildings are provided with easily changable lighting systems because thats what the consumers of those buildings want.

Technically any building of any age has a changeable lighting system. All they have done is make it easier. Instead of sending a custodial engineer to put colored caps on all the lights by hand they can simply make a few mouse clicks.

Here are two more photos from the other day. Unfortunately my zoom is nonexistant so you'll have to squint to make out the CC.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Philly/12_2_06/DSC03171_modSM.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/Eigenwelt/Philly/12_2_06/DSC03138_modSM.jpg
Somewhat of an homage to the pyramidal roof we almost got on the CC. Feel free to whistle the 2001 theme.

[Ktulured55]

Ahhhh, the nice long distance shots. You can truly see the marvels of men by their buildings when you can see them at that great of a distance. It's just another way of showing how large and tall they are. F'in awesome. :tup:

I also like shots from everyone else, and volguus's standing at the bottom looking straight up shot. From all I've seen on this entire forum, this CC thread has the best pictures!!!! Anyone want to take a daytrip down to your neighborly Baltimore to get a few construction pics?

Comcast Center is so great :worship:

[giovanni sasso]

nice one eigenwelt. i've been to that cemetery before, but i dunno where that yellow shot is from.

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT ... OH OHHHHHHH ...

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/diagram/COMCASTCENTERDIAGRAM_PROGRESS_061204.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc718.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc719.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc721.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc725.jpg

[TheMeltyMan]

Now that last pic is downright amazing. New wallpaper ahoy.

[choyak1]

That last pic is all the more amazing for the graffiti 'SKYL' SKYLINE!!!!!

[phillyskyline]

From all I've seen on this entire forum, this CC thread has the best pictures!!!!
Comcast Center is so great :worship:

This just means they need to build more skyscrapers in Philly so we can get all these great images from such talented artists.

[Eigenwelt]

Agreed. The last picture from the community college is pure platinum Brad.

And the yellowy shot is from the top of the commuter garage at the Frankford Trans Center.

[MJPhilly]

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc725.jpg

Holy crap Sasso, that one is awesome.

[ramvid01]

Great pics, I really love the design of the tower and it seems to be progressing really quickly. Quick question though, is there going to be another setback of the concrete core soon? It seems that there would be a need for one soon. Thanks.

[LordElPaso]

i don't post on SSP very much anymore, though i browse fairly regularly...but i must say this is a fantastic thread with a lot of great photos and info - and seems excitement is growing with every additional foot...

and to give some perspective on CC's height, it will be 3 feet taller than this monster here in houston, which feels quite enormous in person and really dominates:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Wells_Fargo_Bank_Plaza%2C_Houston%2C_from_base.jpg/450px-Wells_Fargo_Bank_Plaza%2C_Houston%2C_from_base.jpg

edit: image replaced - emporis pics not allowed i guess

[volguus zildrohar]

He's got skyls, yo.

December 5:

I think the awning will look nice.

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71261394.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71261395.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71261396.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/71261397.jpg

[giovanni sasso]

thanks yo.

what up lordelpaso.

caution: wide load ahead!

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc735.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc728.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc730.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc732.jpg

[williamphilapa]

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc719.jpg

So frick'n cool how all three (3) lights are lit up on the traffic post...whats the deal w/ that...photoshopped?

awesome photos from everyone :yes:

[buildup]

I hate those ugly residential buildings on JFK Blvd! To think there was a hotel the same size as those residential buildings where CC is going up. JFK Blvd. was one ugly street back in the 80's and earlier.

[looper121]

So frick'n cool how all three (3) lights are lit up on the traffic post...whats the deal w/ that...photoshopped?

awesome photos from everyone :yes:


No photoshop there I presume. I would say a nice 60-90 second exposure maybe?

[McBane]

I hate those ugly residential buildings on JFK Blvd! To think there was a hotel the same size as those residential buildings where CC is going up. JFK Blvd. was one ugly street back in the 80's and earlier.

The Sterling isn't that bad. Regardless, those 2 buildings are completely out of place - especially when viewed from 76 between girard and 676.

We need more ugly buildings such as these filling up spaces on North and South Broad Street - as long as they provide us with affordable housing. No frills condo buildings marketed at entry level professionals, teachers, cops, etc. with a parking space as an optional expense, no fitness center, no viking appliances, no doorman, etc. Just a place for regular Joes who want to be near downtown.

[bryson662001]

The Sterling isn't that bad. Regardless, those 2 buildings are completely out of place - especially when viewed from 76 between girard and 676.

We need more ugly buildings such as these filling up spaces on North and South Broad Street - as long as they provide us with affordable housing. No frills condo buildings marketed at entry level professionals, teachers, cops, etc. with a parking space as an optional expense, no fitness center, no viking appliances, no doorman, etc. Just a place for regular Joes who want to be near downtown.

If you are suggesting that because you find these buildings ugly.....that somehow makes them affordable.....well either you are very confused....or maybe I am. Anyway this remains my favorite view of CC
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/IMG_0370.jpg

About this glass....every time I think I have it figured out it goes and changes. However it does look exactly like the samples in the mockup.....right down to the changing colors.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/IMG_0375.jpg

With this one.....I just held the camera up beside me and started shooting.....and this was the best of the bunch,
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/IMG_0361.jpg

[MJPhilly]

That traffic light shot didn't need 60 seconds exposure. The light goes from green, to yellow, to red pretty fast. The yellow probably lasts 3-4 seconds, and it's almost as bright as the other two lights, so this was probably about a 15 s exposure.

Sasso, I guess you picked up the 10-22 mm lens?

Thanks for the photo updates everyone. I keep picturing 975 uninterrupted feet of that awesome glass... wow.

[LordElPaso]

what up gio - latest pics are frickin sweet :cheers:

[buildup]

I don't think there will ever be an affordable condo anywhere near center city. We working people cannot maintain a skyscraper-style condo. I am the President of a 24-unit townhouse development and in the last 2 years we had to completely replace bad roofs on 2 of the 4 buildings. Our funds are dangerously low right now after 15 years of saving. So it's assessment time!

[McBane]

awesome awesome pics. when i see pics of the comcast center, i feel like my grandma "oh you've grown so much!" now that it measures up to the city's tallest buildings, it's much easier to visualize its daily growth.

i know that those two buildings are not cheap, especially the sterling.

while it's not possible to build anything affordable in center city, there are many vacant lots along north and south broad street in which a project like this could work. living on broad street allows for quick access to center city via the subway and the width of the street allows for taller buildings and center city views, even from the street. a condo tower as far north as temple and as far south as oregon ave could be built for regular joes, as long as the builder doesn't invest too much money in nice architecture, amenities and free parking.