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[miesian]

Originally Posted by mmikeyphilly

I think with the prices on the menu at the restaurant, (on my budget), I would just ask for a glass of water!
(I am sure it's going to be at least a 4-5 star restaurant, that's a given) Which reminds me, did anyone ask about a observation deck? (Maybe I missed it) I thought since the restaurant seems to be the highlighted place for the best view.

Lol. I dare you to ask for a glass of water............at least you'll be able to enjoy the elevator on the way down

[Eigenwelt]

Excellent post by MJ. Pretty much sums up my feelings.

I do love the design, and while not sold on the exterior, I feel if clad well it could really look sharp.

My only real gripe is that skyline composition-wise, the location is poor for this specific design and height. That said I'd rather learn to live with it than not have a building of this caliber go up.

Just for shits and giggles, I threw together a crappy rendering of what this tower would look like between 19th and 20th on Arch, if the ACC had been built on the 18-19th plot like originally proposed.

[Gonzo the Great]

Originally Posted by Eigenwelt

Excellent post by MJ.

Anyone remember this conceptual interpretation for CC 3 ......

[patriotizzy]

I'm loving the look of it. It has a very distinct European look. Kind of hard to describe, but it seems like something you would see under construction in Russia or Germany.

[Onn]

Originally Posted by patriotizzy

I'm loving the look of it. It has a very distinct European look. Kind of hard to describe, but it seems like something you would see under construction in Russia or Germany.

More London I would say. It looks very British, with the style and engineering being their traditional "function over form". As Americans this seems a little strange to us...

[Yackemflaber69]

very cool design

[Rail>Auto]

I really wish the ACC would find a way to return to a proposal again.

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

ACC worked much better on the skyline, this thing belongs in London. This just looks out of place. add more setbacks and make it thinner then it might have a chance.

[AlexG]

Originally Posted by SkyscrapersOfNewYork

ACC worked much better on the skyline, this thing belongs in London. This just looks out of place. add more setbacks and make it thinner then it might have a chance.

The ACC would have completely overpowered the skyline. This fits in perfectly by breaking the supertall barrier, but not overshadowing the other skyscrapers Philly has. Foster is one of the best architects the world has to offer so I trust his judgment. This thing is going to look great when it's completed.

[KevinFromTexas]

The facade isn't bad and I like the bracing. I actually like the narrow end, but I want to take a hack saw to that spire. The spire could work out, though. Will the spire have a glass facade that might be lit from within? I'm hoping it isn't a solid facade of stone or something. Blank facades always bug me.

[LMich]

The design of the main body of the tower is actually pretty nice.

But, that spire just ruins the whole thing. It's out of proportion, and makes the whole thing look awkward against the skyline from the views shown. It really looks like a bulky and clumsy afterthought. I'd like if someone could render this, but with a the spire more in proportion to the rest of the building, or removed entirely.

[Pennsgrant]

Originally Posted by LMich

The design of the main body of the tower is actually pretty nice.

But, .... It's out of proportion, and makes the whole thing look awkward against the skyline from the views shown. It really looks like a bulky and clumsy afterthought.

That particular angle was used to showcase the Comcast Innovation Tower ONLY. Its a terribly limiting angle for the Philly skyline, you might see only 20% of the skyline in that view . The skyline from that location is going to be unimpressive with or without the new tower.


The New Comcast Tower 2 is going to fabulously enhance the Philadelphia skyline from its signature views.

[SJPhillyBoy]

FROM CBS PHILLY

Latest News

Comcast Announces Plans To Build Philadelphia’s Tallest Skyscraper

January 15, 2014 4:53 PM

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/201...hiladelphia-2/

Being billed as the tallest building in the United States outside of New York or Chicago, the new Comcast tower, at 1,121 feet, will stand 59 stories tall on Arch Street between 18th and 19th, and will employee 20,000 people during construction, according to a company press release.

The new building, which will become home to television stations NBC 10 and Telemundo 62 (both now owned by Comcast as part of its purchase of NBC Universal) will also include a block-long lobby, and outdoor plaza, and a Four Seasons hotel in the upper floors which will feature a restaurant and a 360 degree view of the city.

Video in link includes Brian Roberts and Lord Norman Foster interview.

[chris08876]

I like this. Came as a surprise. Good for Comcast, a great job generator. We need more jobs!

[BenKatzPhillytoParis]

I don't see what people are griping about. Yes, the massing is bulky, but it's still a very sophisticated design, has some subtle originality, and as a statement about what an urban skyscraper can be, in a league of its own. See Inga's column today. Due to the types rather than purely quantity of jobs this is bringing into the city, I could realistically foresee this generating demand for office space in Philly from global players in media and tech. Still underused block NW catty corner to this plus SW corner of 20th and Arch, blocks further along west Market, and underutilized blocks btw parkway, broad, and vine for more large scale commercial construction. Really exviting

[NYguy]

http://archpaper.com/news/articles.asp?id=7040










http://www.designboom.com/architectu...er-01-15-2014/





http://www.buckslocalnews.com/

[McBane]

I have mixed feelings about the design. Overall, the impact is a HUGE net positive for Philadelphia. The temporary and permanent jobs, the expansion of Comcast (like what CNN is for Atlanta), the removal of a large surface lot, among others.

As for the design itself, it would make a big difference if only the roof was a bit taller than the original Comcast Center. As it will stand, our two tallest towers will have the same roof height. At a quick glance, it's almost like a twin.

But please don't categorize me as a whiner! I can't state this emphatically enough - this project is very good for our city and I'm extremely excited about it. Plus, there is plenty of time to tweak the design, and even add a couple of floors.

[MikeNigh]

Imo it kicks ass. Are there any other towers in the world dedicated to technology?

[Mappy]

The image of the sky line (also in the video) from the Ele is way off...





This is shown from 48th street (their image was from 62nd, and used telescopic lens, which I cant replicate) but from either vantage, the old Comcast Center is completely blocked by the new one.

and here is the other perspective everyone would want to see...



This includes all the +100' buildings that are likely/possible on the way (Castleway is questionable though)

[ConstructStudent]

The more I look at this the more it grows on me. Could there be a better design yeah but it seems like Comcast cant afford a super tall with a cool/sleek design. If they could im sure they wouldnt be building a 59 story super tall. It seems like they are more focused on the interior space also.