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The design recalls when city living was in style. Looking to the Art Deco cities of the 1920s for inspiration, the building ‘setbacks’ have been reinvented as outdoor terraced living spaces; terraces that respond to the nature of light. And setbacks to prevent this high-rise building from blocking out the sun to its surrounding buildings.

 

For you as an individual, is the modernity of this Art Deco style timeless enough to evoke a renaissance of city living?

 

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SITE

440 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA

DATES

2005 - Design Phase

2007 – Construction completed

TEAM MEMBER

Dan Chong, Project Architect (BLTa)

Dranoff Properties, Client

Harman Group, Structural Engineers

PHY, MEP engineers

AWARDS

Greensite Award: Best High-Rise of 2008

MFE Magazine: Grand Award for High-Rise & Project of the Year, 2008

Building industry association; best architectural design, 2006 

William Penn award for excellence, 2005

DESCRIPTION

With 500,000 SF of space, this 31 story high-rise includes 192 residential units, indoor pool, an amenity floor and 388 car parking garage; all with the city’s performing arts district at the front door. Photo credits: Dan Chong.

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