Philadelphia offers a great number of locations that showcase the growing skyline. Though photographers always seek a new perspective of the skyline, the time-tested, iconic spots are still available to capture for the sake of the beauty in frame that has been captured for multiple years. On the list, the most iconic spots include the walkways of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the view from Spring Garden Street Bridge, and lastly the South Street Bridge view. Today, we observe the skyline from the South Street Bridge, which puts multiple new developments in the spotlight.
The Laurel Rittenhouse from South Street Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski
The Drake Hotel and Arthaus from South Street. Photo by Thomas Koloski
The tallest development can be seen rising in front and in between One and Two Liberty Place. The Laurel Rittenhouse has risen above the 570-foot mark as it has just finished the concrete work on the main tower section. Steel will soon be erected on top for the allowing it to reach its full height. Also in view, but somewhat hidden, is Arthaus, which appears next to The Drake Hotel from the perspective. The glass can be seen at the very top of the tower and the hoist is still attached to the west face.
Riverwalk towers from South Street Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski
2222 Market Street from South Street Bridge. Photo by Thomas Koloski
Also in view are two more smaller developments that are still rather substantial for the city’s development. Since the summer of 2018, the concrete structures of the Riverwalk towers popped into the skyline, with the north tower rising first. The second tower is now topped out and both buildings are flooded with construction lighting. The steel structure of 2222 Market Street is also visible, located two blocks to the south and one block to the east.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; the Drake will offer a visual contrast to the Arthaus with City Hall Tower between them!
What is that delightful tower emanating a purple glow?
I look forward to an update on the Riverwalk towers.
Now, I must wonder how will the Laurel lighting visually highlight itself on the skyline.
Broad & Pine is another example of anticipated excellence that will harmonize and contrast the Arthaus and the Kimmel Center for the performing arts.
The building lit in purple is One Riverside,, developed by Dranoff Properties
Carl Dranoff and Lord Norman Foster are both developing outstanding projects! 😉