PHILADELPHIA | Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions | 185 FT | 12 FLOORS

[mcgrath618]

Taken Monday

[Insoluble]

Who owns the surface lot just east of this? (Bottom right in that photo). I'm pretty sure that lot isn't part of the UCity Square development. Seems prime for development though. Is that lot party of University City Science Center or Drexel campus?

[mcgrath618]

Originally Posted by Insoluble

Who owns the surface lot just east of this? (Bottom right in that photo). I'm pretty sure that lot isn't part of the UCity Square development. Seems prime for development though. Is that lot party of University City Science Center or Drexel campus?

It’s currently parking for Drexel students/staff.

[City Wide]

Originally Posted by Insoluble

Who owns the surface lot just east of this? (Bottom right in that photo). I'm pretty sure that lot isn't part of the UCity Square development. Seems prime for development though. Is that lot party of University City Science Center or Drexel campus?

My guess is Drexel. I've never seen it included in any UCSC mock ups. But I can't recall seeing Drexel present any ideas for it either. How about another one of their big and tall dorms.

[mcgrath618]

Originally Posted by City Wide

My guess is Drexel. I've never seen it included in any UCSC mock ups. But I can't recall seeing Drexel present any ideas for it either. How about another one of their big and tall dorms.

Correct, it’s currently a Drexel parking lot.

[SEFTA]

OK
That's fine.
I was expecting, maybe stainless steel panels, from the rendering.
I like the pattern
the brown is boring
it looks flatter
rendering looked more textured

This area is on fire
it's a phenomenon
good scale
powerhouse

The streets look very pedestrian friendly
lot's of trees
I would have liked the bike lane on the outside of the parking lane and clearly marked green but at least there is one
lanes look quite wide
Clearly marked traffic calming pavements for the cross walks and intersections maybe

[Philly Fan]

Originally Posted by SEFTA

OK
That's fine.
I was expecting, maybe stainless steel panels, from the rendering.
I like the pattern
the brown is boring
it looks flatter
rendering looked more textured

I'm still wondering if maybe those panels pictured in the rendering will be installed over the brown glass--essentially spandrel glass--before this is completed. I hope so.

[PurpleWhiteOut]

It's still odd how this came out nothing like either rendering. Especially the way it is very flat. I don't hate it but it is odd.

[Redddog]

1 vote for ugliest new building in Philly.

[TK2001]

Originally Posted by Redddog

1 vote for ugliest new building in Philly.

NOTHING in the city is more ugly than Academy House and 1500 Locust. But yea this ain't something pretty either, I like the shape though

[PHLtoNYC]

Originally Posted by Redddog

1 vote for ugliest new building in Philly.

This isn't terrible, IMO. And as Mcgrath618 said, it's better in person.

LVL North At 510 North Broad Street is my pick for ugliest new building, it's beyond atrocious.

[mcgrath618]

It's a lot better in person, but I agree this turned out much worse than the renderings. Wonder if it can be chalked up to supply chain issues.

[Knight Hospitaller]

I like the walkway better than the building.

[Urbanthusiat]

I believe they’re still going to put panels over those orange sections. Probably having a hard time getting them made due to supply chain issues, but I don’t believe this is the finished product. You’ll remember that the new tower on the Camden waterfront was similarly panel-less for a long time and y’all were wondering about the orange parts.

Looks to be in a similar state as this:

[El Duderino]

Originally Posted by Urbanthusiat

I believe they’re still going to put panels over those orange sections.

as much as I hope you are correct, the removal of the tower crane makes me think that we are past that point and this is what we're to expect. this COULD be a cool building but the lack of any depth/texture just destroys the dimension.

[PurpleWhiteOut]

Originally Posted by Urbanthusiat

I believe they’re still going to put panels over those orange sections. Probably having a hard time getting them made due to supply chain issues, but I don’t believe this is the finished product. You’ll remember that the new tower on the Camden waterfront was similarly panel-less for a long time and y’all were wondering about the orange parts.

It also has interesting implications in that apparently you can go to CDR and deliver something completely different.. not that it's binding anyway I guess

Looks to be in a similar state as this:

I had thought this was going to be the case as well, but the panels have a glossy outside finish which seems like there's no attachment points or anything. I could be wrong but they seem like exterior panels.

[Redddog]

It looks like unfinished plywood to me.

[gjrip]

Tbh I think the copper color works much better in person than it does in photos. I think it's kinda cool. I'm happy to see something unique and fun, and at least isn't tall enough to offend too many from afar lol.

[ironhead401]

Originally Posted by gjrip

Tbh I think the copper color works much better in person than it does in photos. I think it's kinda cool. I'm happy to see something unique and fun, and at least isn't tall enough to offend too many from afar lol.

in person its more of a poo brown

[gjrip]

Originally Posted by ironhead401

in person its more of a poo brown

lmao i meannn