PHILADELPHIA | Comcast Technology Center | 1,121 FT | 60 FLOORS - Page 330

Jawnadelphia · #**6581** Posted **Aug 23, 2017, 8:09 PM**

Only a few glass windows left now ...

Milksteak · #**6582** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 12:16 PM**

This is supposed to create 1,500 new jobs once completed...that's no small accomplishment. That alone should have quite a ripple effect on the apartment/condo situation in greater center city. I can't wait to see this beast up and running.

blart · #**6583** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 3:48 PM**

From Wednesday, 8/23-

JohnIII · #**6584** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 3:52 PM**

This building has such presence; this building is a statement. I can only speak for myself but I haven't seen a building with this much presence on the Philadelphia skyline since 1987 when Liberty 1 was completely because this building isn't simply tall; it has mass.

I can only imagine what the presence of this building will be like when the cupola is added. I do wonder however; will the building have a crown or will it simply end with the glass going right against the roof.

Mr Saturn64 · #**6585** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 4:19 PM**

summersm343 · #**6586** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 4:37 PM**

Cracks found in Comcast Technology Center not ‘catastrophic’

Read more here:
https://philly.curbed.com/2017/8/23/...-center-cracks

mcgrath618 · #**6587** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 6:54 PM**

^Yay, no delays on completion.

photoLith · #**6588** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 7:52 PM**

I've really tried to like this tower but I just cant. Its so boxy and boring and looks a hell of a lot shorter than what it really is. Comcast Center is just so damn sexy, and this boring box plopped right next to it kinda ruins the skyline in my opinion.

TK2001 · #**6589** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 8:01 PM**

https://goo.gl/photos/Kr2iUyFcTSQYfWM37
Tons of photos in here I took today

JWOLFE · #**6590** Posted **Aug 24, 2017, 8:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by photoLith

I've really tried to like this tower but I just cant. Its so boxy and boring and looks a hell of a lot shorter than what it really is. Comcast Center is just so damn sexy, and this boring box plopped right next to it kinda ruins the skyline in my opinion.

Where I don't agree with not liking the building, I do agree it feels stubby/awkward because of how wide and tall the base is compared to the set-in portion at the top. I feel like it could have easily been designed to handle that transition more elegantly (someone in this thread mocked one up beautifully a while back) to not make it feel so bottom heavy. It looks much better from the west facing facade opposed to the east.

summersm343 · #**6591** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 2:20 AM**

DSCN4717 by rtvisconti, on Flickr

DSCN4721 by rtvisconti, on Flickr

DSCN4714 by rtvisconti, on Flickr

summersm343 · #**6592** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 2:25 AM**

aug23-10 by William Prebish, on Flickr

TK2001 · #**6593** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 3:44 AM**

New renders I made using one of my photos from today!

Gonzo the Great · #**6594** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 1:52 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by photoLith

I've really tried to like this tower but I just cant. Its so boxy and boring and looks a hell of a lot shorter than what it really is. Comcast Center is just so damn sexy, and this boring box plopped right next to it kinda ruins the skyline in my opinion.

And there you have it ........ proof positive , you can't please all the people , all the time .....

shakman · #**6595** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 2:57 PM**

Obviously you cannot be pleased by someone else's opinion.

Knight Hospitaller · #**6596** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 4:00 PM**

The CTC looks like a giant middle finger directed at those that find it aesthetically challenged.

boxbot · #**6597** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 4:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by summersm343

Cracks found in Comcast Technology Center not ‘catastrophic’

Read more here:
https://philly.curbed.com/2017/8/23/...-center-cracks

That's...kind of reassuring?

What about the fact that it's 6 feet off plumb?*

*I'm kidding. Save the hate replies.

boxbot · #**6598** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 4:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by photoLith

I've really tried to like this tower but I just cant. Its so boxy and boring and looks a hell of a lot shorter than what it really is. Comcast Center is just so damn sexy, and this boring box plopped right next to it kinda ruins the skyline in my opinion.

I think you may have to see it in person. The external bracing facade, the materials, and the sheer mass of the thing may not translate in photos.

Gonzo the Great · #**6599** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 5:09 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakman

Obviously you cannot be pleased by someone else's opinion.

.......... And obviously , that may include yours .........

shakman · #**6600** Posted **Aug 25, 2017, 6:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxbot

I think you may have to see it in person. The external bracing facade, the materials, and the sheer mass of the thing may not translate in photos.

The facade materials are nice. Hopefully the exterior lighting will be great as well. My only gripe with this tower is the deep set back of the hotel portion. At the very least the deep setback will not be as noticeable when viewing the north and south elevations at a distance.