As we expected, a recent site visit by Philly YIMBY has revealed no construction progress at Broad + Pine at 337 South Broad Street (also known as 337-41 South Broad Street) in Washington Square West, Center City; more surprising is that demolition has also not yet begun, although permits have already been issued. After having already gone through several major design revisions over the past few years, the high-rise planned at the northeast corner of Broad and Pine Streets at, has recently seen yet another major redesign. Designed by My Arch and developed by Dranoff Properties (which is also behind the Arthaus tower half a block to the north), the proposal has been reduced in scale down from 28 to 15 stories, though its residential unit count has increased from 56 to 91 units.
337 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
337 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
337 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
337 South Broad Street. Photo by Jamie Meller. September 2022
The design prominently features Second Empire-style references, sporting an off-white facade, a chamfered corner, and a slanted mansard roof with dormer windows. As such, the composition is reminiscent both of Parisian apartments (the apartment style was once called “French Flats” in its United States versions) and the City Hall, which rises just up the street.
Broad + Pine at 337-41 South Broad Street. Rendering credit: My Arch
Broad + Pine at 337-41 South Broad Street. Rendering credit: My Arch
Broad + Pine at 337-41 South Broad Street. Rendering credit: My Arch
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Dranoff has the tower to fill up before starting construction on this project
Would like to see background history on this proposal. Could expand and include affordable housing for students and people who love the Arts and others who are in the Creative economy. Some spaces could be condos for working Artists and Artistes.