Excavation is underway at the Cathedral Place Phase 1 tower, located at 222 North 17th Street in Logan Square, Center City. The 245-foot-tall, 23-story residential structure will be one of two high-rises that will be built as part of the Cathedral Place redevelopment of the Archdiocesan campus adjacent to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter and Paul, which was built between 1846 to 1864. Designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz and developed by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Exeter Property Group, the building will have a sleek design that will be prominently visible from the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art viewpoint, with blue glass standing out among the surrounding masonry and concrete towers. The structure is expected to stat rising this year.
Cathedral Place Phase 1 site with the Center City Towers looming. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Cathedral Place Phase 1 excavation looking west. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Our last update in January showed that excavation appeared imminent as the parking lot was closed off from the public. The black metal fences surround the site were still standing, but Hunter Roberts Construction Group signs were posted on the east side with machines arriving at the site shortly after.
Cathedral Place Phase 1 excavation looking northwest. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Cathedral Place Phase 1 site looking northwest. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Our latest walk around the site reveals that the excavation has progressed deep below the ground level, with workers present at the site. The foundation needs to be dug two stories down, with around one story excavated so far. At this pace, digging may be complete and the structure may begin rising above ground by the end of the summer.
Cathedral Place Phase 1 site looking northeast. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Completion is anticipated by 2024.
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Still much faster than the construction of the WTC complex @ ground zero!
This will be much more exciting to watch.
yawn…lack luster, and, should have been a few floors taller to block out the lower buildings behind….with a more inspiring design
Lack luster?
This is one of my fav projects when you add the 2nd (taller) tower that completes this exciting project.
I love it.
This is silly. They should put the Timber Towers project HERE. Except at least 60 stories. Think about the canyon effect it would create going up towards City Hall!
A canyon along the parkway?
Love the idea!
Bring it.