PHILADELPHIA | W Hotel & Element by Westin | 617 FT | 51 FLOORS - Page 167

TK2001 · #**3321** Posted **Feb 26, 2019, 7:50 PM**

W/Element hotel from Westville at sunset 02/25/2019 by Thomas Koloski, on Flickr
Are there already decorative lights on?

GtownFriend · #**3322** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 6:00 AM**

Philadelphia, PA by Chris, on Flickr

blart · #**3323** Posted **Mar 16, 2019, 5:42 PM**

From Friday, 3/15

iheartphilly · #**3324** Posted **Mar 16, 2019, 5:58 PM**

^
Looks good. I suppose when the weather warms up in a few weeks, painting will resume on the blank concrete wall.

PHL10 · #**3325** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 12:14 PM**

Friday:

iheartphilly · #**3326** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 1:47 PM**

^
Th "blockiness" look at the crown is taking shape. Looks good. I can't remember if that will have a lighting scheme, but it sure deserves one to highlight the unique crown.

Philly Fan · #**3327** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 2:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

^
Th "blockiness" look at the crown is taking shape. Looks good. I can't remember if that will have a lighting scheme, but it sure deserves one to highlight the unique crown.

Looks like there will be some uplighting in addition to the vertical lines:

iheartphilly · #**3328** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 6:56 PM**

^
Thanks!

TK2001 · #**3329** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 11:02 PM**

https://flic.kr/p/2fe5M46
https://flic.kr/p/RsGiP6
You can see the lights here

jsbrook · #**3330** Posted **Mar 19, 2019, 1:19 PM**

This is really coming together nicely. Can't wait to see the base activated. I also hope the outdoor decks, at least the one fronting 15th, are well-landscaped with large tree/shrub plantings in pots that are visible from the street.

iheartphilly · #**3331** Posted **Mar 19, 2019, 3:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

This is really coming together nicely. Can't wait to see the base activated. I also hope the outdoor decks, at least the one fronting 15th, are well-landscaped with large tree/shrub plantings in pots that are visible from the street.

I'm a big fan of this bldg. With Del Frisco across the street, the folks staying here will be in for a treat, if high end steak and seafood is your thing and the delicious cocktails.

jsbrook · #**3332** Posted **Mar 20, 2019, 12:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

I'm a big fan of this bldg. With Del Frisco across the street, the folks staying here will be in for a treat, if high end steak and seafood is your thing and the delicious cocktails.

Don't forget the high end prostitutes and Thursday karaoke...

iheartphilly · #**3333** Posted **Mar 20, 2019, 1:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by jsbrook

Don't forget the high end prostitutes and Thursday karaoke...

Shh...that's a secret on those in the know, no? LOL.

I'll stick to my dinner and cocktails. Maybe headup to the cigar/whiskey bar at Ashtons

hey_suburbia · #**3334** Posted **Mar 20, 2019, 5:55 PM**

17th and Chestnut
March 20th, 2019

17th and Pine
March 20th, 2019

iheartphilly · #**3335** Posted **Mar 22, 2019, 6:58 PM**

Just when you think you have things figured out...

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel..._news_headline

PHL10 · #**3336** Posted **Mar 25, 2019, 11:53 AM**

Yesterday:

Knight Hospitaller · #**3337** Posted **Mar 25, 2019, 8:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by iheartphilly

Just when you think you have things figured out...

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadel..._news_headline

How about a second coat of paint for the back side!

iheartphilly · #**3338** Posted **Mar 25, 2019, 9:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Knight Hospitaller

How about a second coat of paint for the back side!

Not in the budget from what I'm told...

GtownFriend · #**3339** Posted **Mar 27, 2019, 7:14 PM**

Philly.Curbed: Drone shots of the W,
https://philly.curbed.com/2019/3/27/...t-drone-photos
Click twice to bring up full res, which is very detailed. The lighting strips are easily visbile.
Various other construction in the backgrounds, eg View II, Chinatown, Harper, POD, etc..
The shot of the northside suggests a second coat of paint! Light cream colored.

Urbanthusiat · #**3340** Posted **Mar 27, 2019, 8:21 PM**