PHILADELPHIA | EVO @ Cira Centre South | 407 FT | 33 FLRS | U/C

[ichigo]

I think as of last week (or maybe even couple of weeks ago) people were moving in already. I saw cars parked by the entrance unloading their belongings (look like students and their parents), which seems crazy considering the building is not even done yet.

[wondertwinalpha]

Originally Posted by ichigo

I think as of last week (or maybe even couple of weeks ago) people were moving in already. I saw cars parked by the entrance unloading their belongings (look like students and their parents), which seems crazy considering the building is not even done yet.

I saw the same thing. I was surprised, but it looked like parents moving their kids into the building.

[Baconboy007]

Originally Posted by wondertwinalpha

I saw the same thing. I was surprised, but it looked like parents moving their kids into the building.

Man, my dorm was an old mental hospital converted in roach motel/no AC having tower of heat down south. Must be nice

[Philly Fan]

Originally Posted by Baconboy007

Man, my dorm was an old mental hospital converted in roach motel/no AC having tower of heat down south. Must be nice

Keep in mind that these are graduate and professional students (e.g., law and medical students), or even young professionals already out of school, and NOT undergrads (not allowed to rent in Evo). So don't feel too badly about it.

[Kfmcshan]

I'm hoping they cover the concrete support columns with some living greenery that flows right into the green park on top of the parking garage. However, from the renderings it looks like it will be covered with glass or be left as is (different renderings show it differently). I really hope they do not leave it as it is now.

Has anyone heard about plans for the supports?

[summersm343]

Getting close. Probably about a month left of construction.

[colemonkee]

So it doesn't look like they'll be sheathing the columns at the base with any kind of metal cladding, which is a bit of a shame. I'm all about expressing structure, but the finish of the concrete leaves a lot to be desired for something at eye level like that.

[wpipkins2]

Originally Posted by colemonkee

So it doesn't look like they'll be sheathing the columns at the base with any kind of metal cladding, which is a bit of a shame. I'm all about expressing structure, but the finish of the concrete leaves a lot to be desired for something at eye level like that.

I like it. its just a touch of brutal

[wpipkins2]

I love the sleek glass surounding the 30th street station.

[mPhilly]

Are we sure about the columns? I think they need a quick, easy and cheap wrap. Otherwise the building is perfect.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

I love the columns like that. I love the way the whole thing meets the street, and the way it references the Cesar Pelli building without aping it. In fact, I'm I'd never heard of this architect before, but I did a quick search and they've done some pretty dope stuff. This particular design looks a bit like something you'd see from Morphosis.

Anyway, it's awesome to see Philadelphia develop another node in its skyline, which, though quite nice, has never really said "Top 10 Most Populated American City" the way one might expect. Moreover, it happened on an empty, awkward site.

I don't know much about the project, but it appears to be part of a master plan for that area, one that includes two more high-rises (as far as I can tell, anyway). Is that right? If so, is there a timetable for the other two? ETA: Found my answer.

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by ichigo

I think as of last week (or maybe even couple of weeks ago) people were moving in already. I saw cars parked by the entrance unloading their belongings (look like students and their parents), which seems crazy considering the building is not even done yet.

I walked by yesterday. Signs say it's open for lease. It's looking good. I wonder if it will be very loud living there as construction completes. And FMC goes up. And if the trains themselves will be an annoyance...But it's definitely looking good. As is the parking lot. There are signs of completion there and that the "greening process" will soon begin.

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by colemonkee

So it doesn't look like they'll be sheathing the columns at the base with any kind of metal cladding, which is a bit of a shame. I'm all about expressing structure, but the finish of the concrete leaves a lot to be desired for something at eye level like that.

What makes you think so? It's an easy finishing touch. I don't see why we'd expect them to have done it already if it is, in fact, part of the plan.

[Jawnadelphia]

[IMG]IMG_0943 by TallCoolOne2014, on Flickr[/IMG]

They really do play off each other very nicely.

[summersm343]

Evo in the center

[summersm343]

Update from Lincolndrive





https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly

[threecount]

Originally Posted by jsbrook

I walked by yesterday. Signs say it's open for lease. It's looking good. I wonder if it will be very loud living there as construction completes. And FMC goes up. And if the trains themselves will be an annoyance...But it's definitely looking good. As is the parking lot. There are signs of completion there and that the "greening process" will soon begin.

I went to the top of the garage yesterday(11th floor) as I park in there for work every day...it's still looks a long way off from completion.

[summersm343]

Freaking awesome shot from Flyers2001

[summersm343]

[Jawnadelphia]

If someone could outline or photoshop in what FMC tower will look like from that Flyers2001 pic above ...would be awesome...