PHILADELPHIA | Avira at Schuylkill Yards | 361 FT | 28 FLOORS - Page 26

phishtown · #**501** Posted **Nov 2, 2022, 5:23 PM**

I was back on Drexel's campus for the first time in a long while, and this is really a gamechanger for the area in terms of "feel", like UC and center city are blending together more than ever.

I don't mind the elevated tracks there. Together with the new buildings it'll be a modern/industrial vibe.

Also from Drexel on Market, 2222 Market Street looks surprisingly big, as well as classy and modern.

PHLtoNYC · #**502** Posted **Nov 2, 2022, 6:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by phishtown

I was back on Drexel's campus for the first time in a long while, and this is really a gamechanger for the area in terms of "feel", like UC and center city are blending together more than ever.

I don't mind the elevated tracks there. Together with the new buildings it'll be a modern/industrial vibe.

Also from Drexel on Market, 2222 Market Street looks surprisingly big, as well as classy and modern.

I was on campus in October, and it's changed so much since I attended. The huge research building coming to JFK & Market will also add to the transformation of that stretch.

I wish the former Fire Stone would be turned into a permanent park vs. the makeshift setup. I assume the plot will be a building one day, but a campus welcome park would be nice. I am also glad the university removed the exit lane onto 32nd Street, it was so dangerous.

gjrip · #**503** Posted **Nov 3, 2022, 4:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by yuryphilly

The building looks great and fills an empty void next to the 30th street station, but the elevated freight tracks next to it look a little bit weird.

To me that gives the area some character and I particularly love the freight line among the towers!

SEFTA · #**504** Posted **Nov 4, 2022, 11:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by yuryphilly

The building looks great and fills an empty void next to the 30th street station, but the elevated freight tracks next to it look a little bit weird.

I feel confident the appearance of tracks will be upgraded
But really, wouldn't a transit line just be perfect here?

Jawnadelphia · #**505** Posted **Nov 10, 2022, 11:45 PM**

Muji · #**506** Posted **Nov 10, 2022, 11:59 PM**

Great update! I especially like the 2nd picture with the train tracks in front and how much the building grows the skyline.

Scottydont · #**507** Posted **Nov 11, 2022, 1:51 AM**

That latest pic makes this looks far smaller of a building then I originally thought.... sqt footage-wise

PHLtoNYC · #**508** Posted **Nov 11, 2022, 12:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by Scottydont

That latest pic makes this looks far smaller of a building then I originally thought.... sqt footage-wise

I can see that. The lots themselves aren't that large, especially the future red building to the East.
But I am glad this first building isn't looking blocky, I think it looks fantastic actually.

Milksteak · #**509** Posted **Nov 11, 2022, 1:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

I can see that. The lots themselves aren't that large, especially the future red building to the East.
But I am glad this first building isn't looking blocky, I think it looks fantastic actually.

I originally only liked this project for what it is and what it represents, it looked like a Philly special stacked on a suburban office building, just two boxes sitting there.

Now that it's going up, I am pleasantly surprised. It's still a bit boring, but the contrast between the façade and glass is far better than what's in renderings. All of that being said, Schuylkill Yards represents the future of Philly and I'm super happy to see it progressing.

yuryphilly · #**510** Posted **Nov 24, 2022, 2:59 AM**

mcgrath618 · #**511** Posted **Nov 24, 2022, 7:25 PM**

This project is so much more imposing than 361 ft. Especially from I-76 EB.

TempleGuy1000 · #**512** Posted **Nov 28, 2022, 8:27 PM**

Love seeing this building rise up behind 30th Street Station

PHLtoNYC · #**513** Posted **Nov 28, 2022, 8:35 PM**

^ Extending the canyon.

TempleGuy1000 · #**514** Posted **Nov 28, 2022, 8:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by PHLtoNYC

^ Extending the canyon.

Hell yea, padding the stats versus Boston haha

Spore415 · #**515** Posted **Nov 29, 2022, 9:49 PM**

Some more progress shots from around town this week.

PHLtoNYC · #**516** Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 2:50 PM**

The scale of this tower at only 361' puts into perspective how massive the red tower will be (if ever built).

TK2001 · #**517** Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 3:28 PM**

The red tower is starting next year, as planned

phishtown · #**518** Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by TK2001

The red tower is starting next year, as planned

Source?

el don · #**519** Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 5:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by phishtown

Source?

Never give up the plug if you have inside info.

phishtown · #**520** Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 7:20 PM**

I'd be pleasantly surprised if there was inside info. I'm just skeptical of current and previous estimated completion/start dates. It's been repeatedly delayed, from what I understand because of needing to find an anchor tenant.