PHILADELPHIA | THE LAUREL @ 1911 Walnut | 604 FT | 48 FLOORS - Page 56

Urbanthusiat · #**1101** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 5:19 PM**

This is a spectacular project. So glad the Warwick got preserved, it surely has some character. It's the mix of old and new that makes Philadelphia so unique. This thing is going to stand out!

PHL10 · #**1102** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 5:31 PM**

Wow - much improved in almost every way it seems.

Plokoon11 · #**1103** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 5:40 PM**

Looks like the height of blue cross tower.

skiesthelimit · #**1104** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 5:52 PM**

What will this look like on the skyline? Will it be appear more dense to the west?

Insoluble · #**1105** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 5:59 PM**

This is definitely a net improvement over the previous version. I'm glad they were able to find a way to preserve the Warwick. The ground floor facing Walnut street is also vastly better than the confused mess of the previous design.

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Originally Posted by summersm343

Building still looks to be 600 FT or higher. I love the inclusion of 1910 Chestnut in the rendering as well.

Weird that 1910 Chestnut is there yet they strangely omitted CITC in the background.

Knight Hospitaller · #**1106** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by skiesthelimit

What will this look like on the skyline? Will it be appear more dense to the west?

From due west it will probably be blocked by FMC. However it will make thinks look denser from about every other angle. Folks noted some time ago that from the south, this will fill the lamentable gap left open by 1919 Market.

Knight Hospitaller · #**1107** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 6:39 PM**

Very nice. I like it better (and it was already good). Setback on the Walnut instead of Sansom side. No curb cut Sansom, it would appear (hope we get some floor plans soon). Looks like more height along Sansom and 20th now too. I guess not being able to take out the neighboring tower's little annex building on Walnut affected their plans on that side too. Much more of a fit for the traditional look of the neighborhood that the offset cubes in the last renderings.

iheartphilly · #**1108** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 6:57 PM**

3rd picture from the bottom shows our Skyline is adjacent to a large body of water...LOL. Wish it was ocean side.

jsbrook · #**1109** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:02 PM**

What is everyone talking about?...It appears that these new renders simply showed up on their website but no news on progress with constituency groups or any other information. Anyone have any intel?

Zoot · #**1110** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:07 PM**

I am thrilled by the preservation of the warwick and knew their "hardship" claim was garbage. Too bad 1918-1920 Sansom still needs to be demolished...

The design went from what was reminiscent of a bland office tower to a generic apartment building. 2116 Chestnut, anyone? A missed opportunity for such a prominent location in a city with such quality architecture. At least it still fulfills this message board's need for height boners...

1487 · #**1111** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

What is everyone talking about?...It appears that these new renders simply showed up on their website but no news on progress with constituency groups or any other information. Anyone have any intel?

agreed. this is something, but not evidence of any new agreements or progress towards construction.

brenster · #**1112** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zoot

I am thrilled by the preservation of the warwick and knew their "hardship" claim was garbage. Too bad 1918-1920 Sansom still needs to be demolished...

The design went from what was reminiscent of a bland office tower to a generic apartment building. 2116 Chestnut, anyone? A missed opportunity for such a prominent location in a city with such quality architecture. At least it still fulfills this message board's need for height boners...

douche, stop trying to make up an objection. This is perfect.

summersm343 · #**1113** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

What is everyone talking about?...It appears that these new renders simply showed up on their website but no news on progress with constituency groups or any other information. Anyone have any intel?

We'll be getting more news shortly.

phillyskyline · #**1114** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 8:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by brenster

douche, stop trying to make up an objection. This is perfect.

Hahaha... Well put!

Knight Hospitaller · #**1115** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 9:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by phillyskyline

Hahaha... Well put!

What does he want? The Gherkin?

Zoot · #**1116** Posted **Aug 5, 2016, 9:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by brenster

douche, stop trying to make up an objection. This is perfect.

No need to call me names. I am entitled to my opinion....just like you are entitled to settle for mediocrity at a trophy location. We can't please everyone but at least we should strive for excellence.