Jesus H. Christ, just get a look at that thing, will ya? It’s the model for the American Commerce Center, to be at 1800 Arch St. And make no mistake: For at least five minutes after it’s built — ACC breaks ground in summer ‘09 — it will, without a doubt be the tallest building in the city. And unlike the blunt force of the Comcast Sex Toy, this one seems to have her pleasure in mind: It’s stylish, opens out on to the street with a hotel lobby, and is way green. LEED Gold-green, in fact. Says Bradley Maule, who just broke this wide open:

It’s very early in the process. [...] But to weigh the siting, the favorable pedestrian experience, and the choice of an acclaimed (read: expensive) architect is to understand that American Commerce Center is a very serious proposal, a very serious statement about Philadelphia’s sense of place.

Way more details at Brad’s site. But for now, let us just say: Like whoa.
PhillySkyline: Suck It, Comcast!

This entry was posted on Friday, March 14th, 2008 at 11:28 am.