In this case ZZ II it means "amazing", not unbelievable in the negative sense.

...and it is incredible.

More pics thanks ;)

i know what incredible means ^^. i only wanted to know in which connection he wrote that ;)

a few mindblowing pics of this in context from PHILLYSKYLINE.COM

http://phillyskyline.com/photo/psps3/psps3_27.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/misc/wallpaper_070621b.jpg

from VZ at SSP:

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105024/original.jpg

^^

Great shot! :drool:

Comcast Center: Growing on him
A neighbor has had his eye on the new addition
By Eric Mencher, The Philadelphia Inquirer
22 June 2007

Jun. 22--In the beginning, I looked down on the Comcast Center. From the vantage point of my nearby 11th-floor apartment, it was, for all too long, just an eyesore of a vacant city block. I knew it would grow tall, like a crazy urban weed, into another mirrored building, its only purpose to block the natural light in my living room.

And I just knew it would obscure my view of the squat, but somehow appealing, puzzle of Center City buildings that surround the dignified Arch Street Presbyterian Church. It would bring more SUVs and more cigarette butts on the sidewalk.

Cynicism on my part, it turns out.

I look up to the Comcast Center now, all 57 stories. And not just from my apartment, but from all over the city and beyond. Everywhere I go, it seems, the building has a presence. From early on, when it looked like a large concrete block, to its recent topping off, it now appears, even in its unfinished state, perfectly integrated into the city's skyline.

For the last year and a half, I've watched and photographed it intensely. Initially, I snapped from my apartment window: in the snow, the rain, the fog, and in gorgeous late-afternoon light. From there, it looked different minute by minute.

The buildings around it looked different, too, changed by its presence. "Nine floors now," a neighbor said to me many months ago. "Nineteen now," he said a short time later. Even at that height, the structure loomed large when I stepped out my front door.

So from my immediate neighborhood, I photographed it from every conceivable angle, framed by nearby buildings or peering over a church. Oddly, the cranes that rose with the Comcast Center seemed almost lifelike, and they became as important to my camera as the concrete core and steel beams themselves.

And then, almost overnight, the building became less an oddity and more a fact. It was here to stay, to be critiqued, to be ogled, to be sworn at when traffic tied up nearby. Photographically, its height allowed me to move farther and farther away, miles at times. What began to interest me most was how it sometimes could be just a part of the picture, often a bit player. It didn't have to dominate to announce its presence.

Now, I see it everywhere I go. I photograph it incessantly, as if I fear it will disappear and my project will end. I'm not even sure how I feel about its appearance. I liked it more when it seemed a skeleton, somewhat fragile, trying to make a name for itself.

These days, with its assertive, fancy-glass facade, it seems colder. But one thing is sure: The building's become part of my life and, I suspect, part of Philadelphia's, too.

from the 27th at ssp

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8231/dscn0428ef8.jpg

the 24th

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e388/Swinefeld/New%20Constructon/Comcast0624_05.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e388/Swinefeld/New%20Constructon/Comcast0624_07.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105041.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105044.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105030.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105019.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0706-22.jpg

^^ Great pics!

Nice pics, when is this sucker supposed to be completed?

Nice pics, when is this sucker supposed to be completed?

By the end of the year hopefully. :)

^^ By the end of the year!?! I doubt it.

Thanks for posting those great pic updates MDguy :okay:



http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105030.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/81105019.jpg

^^ These 2 pics are superb IMO

IMO, probably one of the top five additions to a veteran skyline.

lovely tower

These are spectacular photos.This building went up fast!Anyone know what's next for Philly?

amazing pics. and this thing did go up fast!

These are spectacular photos.This building went up fast!Anyone know what's next for Philly?

residences at the ritz carlton: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=463556

murano: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=463554

both are smaller (a little above and below 500 ft) but pretty stylish and currently under construction

there's a 900+ foot building currently approved for the delaware river water front but not at construction yet

residences at the ritz carlton: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=463556

murano: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=463554

both are smaller (a little above and below 500 ft) but pretty stylish and currently under construction

there's a 900+ foot building currently approved for the delaware river water front but not at construction yet

Nice!Thanks for the links.

The night picture is awesome

Wow its still going to go up a little :)

nice pictures, Philadelphia is a very nice city

great photos. so are we still 20m from full 297m height?

the diagram on phillyskyline.com shows that the first steel has reached the full height

This building is a class act of simplicity, and uncomplicated dominance, ive loved this tower from the first renderings.

Taken Yesterday:

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/4663/comcastcenterandverizonoz9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8611/p1010636kt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Thanks.

This building is a class act of simplicity, and uncomplicated dominance, ive loved this tower from the first renderings.Yes! Totally.

It really is proving to be a true rare case of "less is more".

Everyone seems to be loving it so far.

seems it has fully topped out now

a few more ridiculously good photos from PHILLYSKYLINE.COM -- probably the best city-specific skyscraper page ever...

this tower is now a part of the city

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1679.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1701.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1741.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1659.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1669.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1672.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1692.jpg

WOW!!!

Splendid!

Instant classic!

here are a few more skyline pics from flickr recently

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/820089684_990b29b3b3_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1106/562987231_2c7adab70d_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1036/820508571_447a3b8044_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/821683879_26d89c271c_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/799777309_02a416f9dc_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/750902213_9742a6f628_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1115/729579987_cec7d980fa_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/717905370_af9c86be57_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/542359608_5552d91bd8_b.jpg

^^

:eek: OMFG! :O

great pics!! looks like bad weather in the last pic :)

Wow Philadelphia, i like this elegant gigant very much! Great addition

Always I have been a fan of Philadelphia skyline, and with this beautiful tower that I knew about it existence indeed today, I´ll love it.

Nice shots!

WOW! These are some great pics :applause:

wow this building is amazing!

Man I love this building. It looks great!

Amazing last pictures

I'll say it one more time! One of the best skylines in the world!!

These pics are :horse: :eek2: :master:

from yesterday posted by KenSchwartz at ssp

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1234.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1229.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1226.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1224.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1223.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1220.jpg

Also MJPhilly at ssp

look at the reflection of 1 liberty place!
http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0707-11.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0707-12.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0707-13.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0707-15.jpg

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0707-16.jpg

This glass monster will definitely add a more worldly appeal to central Philly :)

Amazing I hope more building will continue like this throughout Center city maybe a little shorter then Comcast but it will truley add to Philly's skyline

from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1101/876879956_4145b91358_b.jpg

hehe good shot! Right between the posts :lol:

Nice photo, the tower is looking good so far.

recently flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1430/873059675_774bbc8148_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1171/879763164_a2edc118d2_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1207/873836584_3cb88f4b31_b.jpg

heres are awsome shots by KenSchwartz at spp

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1242-1.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1244.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1241.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p219/KennethSchwartz/IMG_1240.jpg

wow, thanks for the photos, great building for Philadelphia :D

it's almost invisible in those last photos hehe

Has this passed up the Key Tower in Cleveland in height yet?

Thanks for the pics! The aerial views are awesome. I'm proud to be a Philadelphian ... it's one of the best places in the world to live!

Looks amazing in those aerial shots.

Has this passed up the Key Tower in Cleveland in height yet?Yes. As far as the steel skeleton, this one has topped-out.

Thanks for the pics.

This building seems to have gone up amazingly fast. Cladding is great, building is imposing and classy.

Did someone already mention this building is starting to look fabulous? No?

THIS BUILDING IS STARTING TO LOOK FABULOUS!

:cool:

Indeed a great addition to the skyline, congrats Philly!

One thing Philly doesnt get credit for is having a great skyline.

from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1101/876879956_4145b91358_b.jpg
That is a fantastic shot of the skyline.

Brilliant stuff, and the Comcast Center looks awesome.

Nice one guys :)

can't wait to see this beauty finished. I passed with the airplain over the city but I was in the center seats so I wasn't able to see anything. I will never forgive the flight attendent...

nice shot!

One of the best skyscrapers ever designed for one of the shittiest companies that ever existed.

this hasn't topped out!!:crazy:

Great tower, gives the Philadelphia skyline a new apex.

One of the best skyscrapers ever designed for one of the shittiest companies that ever existed.

:lol: Boston is a fine city and I always enjoyed my trips there ... BUT ... Philadelphia's skyline beats Boston's skyline any day of the year.

PS ... and our Art Museum is better than yours (but you did beat beat us at the Super Bowl a couple of years ago ... so I guess we're even)

AP Interview: Brian Roberts leads Comcast into a digital future
9 August 2007

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - By many measures, this should be the glory moment for cable TV industry leader Comcast Corp.

Comcast has stepped up to meet the competitive threat from satellite TV, and customers are rapidly embracing a "triple play" bundle of digital video, high-speed Internet and phone service, which not only brings in more money but makes customers less likely to jump ship.

But Comcast's 48-year-old chief executive, Brian Roberts, knows it's hardly time for the company to rest on its laurels.

Roberts, speaking in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, said Comcast is aware that cable lags satellite TV in customer satisfaction surveys. The company is taking action, even as it greatly expands the premium digital services being offered.

"We have been accelerating our growth over the last three years and we are trying to catch up on delivering quality customer service," Roberts said. "There are many things we're doing to improve the customer experience and we're already seeing early successes."

Roberts said most of Comcast's technical workers will have by year's end handheld devices and laptop computers with wireless connections so they can better diagnose technical problems at customers' homes. He said the company also is developing cable boxes that can send messages back to Comcast to identify problems when they occur.

Although satellite may not be the threat it once was, Philadelphia-based Comcast is facing unprecedented competition from phone companies, which now offer high-speed Internet connections as well as video and phone.

Verizon Communications Inc. is building an all fiber-optic network directly to the home that can move data faster than cable lines. It is spending $23 billion to make fiber available to 18 million homes by 2010. The company's FiOS services promise ultra-fast Internet connections and digital video.

In response, Comcast and its cable brethren have come up with a new technical standard that Roberts says should be able to increase the broadband speeds they can offer by 20 to 30 times, from 6 megabits per second to 160 Mbps or faster for downloads.

Next year, Comcast will start limited deployment and testing of the technology, the latest version of Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications, or DOCSIS.

But Verizon says it can currently handle 100 Mps -- and even ramp up past cable's top speed. The phone company also insists that cable will have a very hard time even getting to 160 Mps.

Meanwhile, a nascent threat is emerging in a technology that could deliver television and movies over wireless Internet connections. Last week, the Federal Communications Commission set rules for the upcoming auction of a valuable swath of spectrum that could carry video, voice and Internet through obstructions and over far distances.

Companies such as Internet search leader Google Inc. have expressed interest in bidding on what could become a "third pipe" into consumer homes to challenge both cable and phone companies.

Roberts said Comcast is still studying its options and would find partners if it decides to bid.

For now, Comcast is content to sit on the 20 megahertz of wireless spectrum won last fall through SpectrumCo, a group comprising of cable companies and Sprint Nextel Corp.Comcast is majority owner of the group, which could decide to use the spectrum to start its own cell phone network.

Tall, bespectacled and lanky, Roberts has a gentle-spoken manner which belies a fervid competitive edge. He was an All-American squash player in college and captain of the U.S. men's team in his age group when it won a gold medal at the 2005 Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Just as Comcast the company is a work in progress, so too is its new home, a glass skyscraper that is taking shape in downtown Philadelphia. When it's completed next year, Comcast Center will be the tallest building between New York and Chicago, a fitting metaphor for the ambitions not only of Philadelphia but also one of its most prominent businessmen.

Roberts can see the new skyscraper from the window of his 35th-floor office, but the top of the new building will be even higher, at 57 floors.

Likewise, Roberts is trying to raise the bar ever higher for Comcast -- which was founded by his father, Ralph -- as it moves beyond its traditional business of providing TV programming.

Comcast is gaining on its competitors. On Thursday, Vonage Holdings Corp. said it added only 57,000 net customers in the second quarter for its Internet-based phone service, a field it pioneered, bringing its total to 2.45 million subscribers. Comcast has now surpassed Vonage with 3.1 million digital phone customers.

Comcast is equally active online as it capitalizes on the heavy traffic to its Comcast.net portal. The company bought movie ticketing site Fandango in April and is testing Fancast.com, an entertainment and video content site. Comcast also has created a video-sharing site, Ziddio, and one for horror movie fans, FearNet.

"We're the second-largest broadband company in the U.S. and we will be the fourth largest phone company by the end of the year and we've only been in that business for two and a half years," Roberts said.

Comcast Tower is just about full with tenants, Comcast is going to lease about 90% of it. There is talk about a second tower on the same plot of land although much smaller(20 storyish)Will be just to the left of Comcast Tower in the first photo.


From Matthew J. at Skyscrapersunset.com

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0708-27.jpg




From Brad MPhillyskyline.com

http://www.phillyskyline.com/misc/070809b.jpg

One of the most beautiful skylines in the america! I love this city

Comcast Tower is just about full with tenants, Comcast is going to lease about 90% of it. There is talk about a second tower on the same plot of land although much smaller(20 storyish)Will be just to the left of Comcast Tower in the first photo.


From Matthew J. at Skyscrapersunset.com

http://www.skyscrapersunset.com/projects/construction/comcast/images/0708-27.jpg




From Brad MPhillyskyline.com

http://www.phillyskyline.com/misc/070809b.jpg
comcast center will be the tallest building in phi town :D

Comcast went up quick. Whats up next for Philly?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1212/975778949_d2853a2533.jpg

hopefully many more of this type

Awesome updates! :okay:

:lol: Boston is a fine city and I always enjoyed my trips there ... BUT ... Philadelphia's skyline beats Boston's skyline any day of the year.

PS ... and our Art Museum is better than yours (but you did beat beat us at the Super Bowl a couple of years ago ... so I guess we're even)

Why don't you go back and the read what I originally wrote a little more carefully.

This is such a beautiful tower!! It will transform an already splendid skyline!

I love this tower. Excellent pics MDguy

Comcast went up quick. Whats up next for Philly?


Possible This? (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=124781)

And thanks Chicagophotoshop, but credit goes to those photographers at flickr :)

more amazingness from phillyskyline.com

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1843.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1846.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1867.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1828.jpg

Great skyline shots. This tower is a worthy new tallest. :okay:

Extremely beautiful pictures. :cheers:

great pics of a great building and a greAT CITY!!!

These most recent shots prove that Philly has secured itself in the top 5 best skylines in N.America.

It looks nice. For something of its size and shape, it fits in well with the Philadelphia skyline. I can't wait to see the finished project.

Fits perfect in the skyline! Great tower!!!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/1111925410_6fdfd477d3.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1374/877577720_c10e7f251a.jpg

the building on the right looks see through.

The Cira Centre. Caesar Pelli designed. Beautiful building which takes on the characteristics of the sky at any given moment.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/112599745_c66805984b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/88407715_a48027079b.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/cira/day/cirablue_30thfrompeco.jpg

^^ nice. thank you.

At night Cira Center looks weird with all the lights.

from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1345/1196515396_84bae782b5_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1284/1205096625_1610cfe725_b.jpg

At night Cira Center looks weird with all the lights.

You shoulde see it when it displays lights of differant colors, moving and making patterns, flashing on and off, sparkling, etc. On some nights this building puts on some light show!:cheer:

Very nice for Philadelphia and highriselovers like me!

ill pics love the black and white ones

From flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1133/1258835114_16d25affb9_o.jpg

Philly now has the mountain effect!

Taken today, from flickr - this thing looks amazing!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1338/1279345287_3bbb2b6321_o.jpg

From flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1133/1258835114_16d25affb9_o.jpg

Philly now has the mountain effect!

And now the skyline has some density - finally.

Now if that density can spread due east... :drunk:

here are some amazing photos by giovanni sasso at ssp

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1960.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1947.jpg

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc1954.jpg

I keep getting amazed by photo's of the Comcast center and the philly skyline!

love the building, love philly.

^ me too!

edit

amazing city and amazing addition to the skyline!

Today, From flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1103/1337096813_3b972f2cd9_o.jpg

If you go quickly through the thread, there is not one bad commnet about this building. Amazing, due to there being so many whingers & whiners on the forum.

So! It MUST be great!

Thx for the pics :)

Today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/1342528965_cc29ff5fdf_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1238/1343417614_9de30e4701_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1296/1343417186_02d0695689_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1027/1258306923_b8180ae90d.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/1306560915_94db2fff60.jpg

Considering Philadelphia got a pretty late start on skyscrapers 1986 or so they have a great skyline. Of course the historic 200 ' buildings help.Lots of potential. Love the uniform pyramid look. Hopefully Philly keeps bombing the core with height and taper the edges.

Nice, too bad i hate Comcast :tongue: . but that building will really bulk up the philly skyline.

good shots

big ups to the forumers who are taking these pics in Philly.
amazing quality, super crisp

A few shots from my 30th floor roof deck towards my neighbor......the Comcast Center. This 1st photo isn't mine.....probably from Brad Maule.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/x-poolview2.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/xIMG_0992.jpg

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/xIMG_1034.jpg

This one is from September 3rd......when the pool closes for the season.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/xIMG_1043.jpg

Does anyone have a photo of the view from the Rocky steps?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Steps

:)

Swimming on the roof, wow!!!!

Bryson thanks for the photos. Is that building condos or rentals?

If they are rentals do you mind me asking how much the average rent is, whats the vacancy rate? Thanks.

Bryson thanks for the photos. Is that building condos or rentals?

If they are rentals do you mind me asking how much the average rent is, whats the vacancy rate? Thanks.

It is a co-op.

Nice, too bad i hate Comcast :tongue: . but that building will really bulk up the philly skyline.

:) The Comcast tower looks better in person than from these pictures ... really. Its very silvery, glassy and translucent. It works well with the other highrises. Believe me ...

nice pics!!!

Lets get this project out there!

http://www.newcondosonline.com/pennsylvania-condos/philadelphia-new-condos

I want that swimming pool! Now!!!

Lets get this project out there!

http://www.newcondosonline.com/pennsylvania-condos/philadelphia-new-condos

The only one they mention there that is over 100 meters is Murano.

from volguus zildrohar at ssp (so glad its working again!)

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/85457147/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/phillytrax/image/85457150/original.jpg

This building is even better at night :eek:

Damn Philly You'll got a beaut

They're montages guys. :|

Just taken tonight by me, what it really looks like at night:

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3235/p1000079ll6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img473.imageshack.us/img473/6417/p1000022ei5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/9814/skyline1ll2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just taken tonight by me:

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/6033/p1000079sz5.jpg

:okay:

looks like a completed tower in this pic ^^

from the 22nd, flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/1423949575_910a171000_o.jpg

OMG!!!! Is this a DOOR????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/choyak/door.jpg

It is awesome to have a pool on the roof of your building though!!

Today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1003/1428518832_4860bbe0b6_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1408/1428726931_d2a35391e4_o.jpg

also from today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/1427384362_d0744a0a8d_b.jpg

OMG!!!! Is this a DOOR????
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/choyak/door.jpg


Yes, this is the door to the Matrix. :banana:

Yes, this is the door to the Matrix. :banana:

:lol: :lol:

also from today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/1427384362_d0744a0a8d_b.jpg

this looks more ke greece than philly...

cladding has reached the top-part :)

really? yay!

from today, flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1108/1435078855_a64e5e2ff2_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/1435089771_6dbf51959b_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1405/1430866386_63c7473a4e_b.jpg

:)

The matrix is based in Philly? YAY!! :D

It is awesome to have a pool on the roof of your building though!!Actually there are quite a few of them downtown since there isn't a lot of room on the ground. Can't explain the door though, unless it is the fire escape of last resort.

^If you're up that high in the building, you might as well take refuge in the pool lol.

Comcast is absolutely beautiful!

Actually there are quite a few of them downtown since there isn't a lot of room on the ground. Can't explain the door though, unless it is the fire escape of last resort.

Only the keymaster knows where that door takes you. ;)

Only the keymaster knows where that door takes you. ;)

Dont forget the chosn one must be with him

i love this biuilding. looks so classy up close. glad to see a new tall has risen for philly!

Beautiful tower, looks great from a distance

Don't forget the chosen one must be with him

You need to consult the Oracle for guidance. Blue Pill or Red Pill?

today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1264/1449884733_49408bc1de_b.jpg

great new pic, what is that building in the fore ground though?

Beautiful tower and a great addition to the skyline. I just can't believe that there is so much construction going on in all the major Northeastern cities, except Boston.

Beautiful tower and a great addition to the skyline. I just can't believe that there is so much construction going on in all the major Northeastern cities, except Boston.

Boston is having a small boom. There are 5 or 6 300' to 400' footers going up, a 600' foot tower called South Station Tower and they are making progress with the 1000' footer. Nothing like NY or Philly, bit it's something that makes for a little excitment up here. In about 5 years, the skyline will have improved dramatically!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Belkin's super tower behind scheduleBoston Business Journal - by Michelle Hillman Journal staff

Belkin: Design updates slow tower plan
View Larger The proposed 1,000-foot Financial District tower proposed by entrepreneur Steve Belkin is behind schedule -- at least in part because he is redesigning the building to increase its square footage by 200,000 square feet to 1.7 million.

The tower is being designed by CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares Architects Inc. of Boston after the lead architect, world-renowned Renzo Piano, dropped off the team in March. Belkin has not discussed the reasons for the split publicly, but Piano has said he was asked to increase the width of the skinny, 80-story tower he designed.

There are at least three design schemes being considered, including 76-, 77- and 79-story versions, according to a source who asked not to be named because the plans have not been finalized or made public. The Boston Redevelopment Authority's director of planning, Kairos Shen, recently confirmed the tower is expanding.

"Now it's grown to 1.7 million square feet," said Shen, addressing a crowd at a meeting of the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts last week.

Indeed a beautiful tower and it looks great as the new tallest building of Philadelphia.

great new pic, what is that building in the fore ground though?


The Murano (http://www.themuranocondominium.com/)

thanks for that link, its a great building too!

This picture was taken from one of the condominiums near the top of the mixed use "Two Liberty Place" tower. The glass on the crown is almost finished.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/IMG_1116.jpg

This picture was taken from one of the condominiums near the top of the mixed use "Two Liberty Place" tower. The glass on the crown is almost finished.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k50/bryson662001/IMG_1116.jpg

wonderful pic, thank you!!!!!

Really love this building (strange how in the picture it looks smaller than where the pi was taken...)

Nice, too bad i hate Comcast :tongue: . but that building will really bulk up the philly skyline.
^^
...I couldn't agree more! Hate Comcast, greedy mo-fo's!! I swear I should own a large part of that tower after all the huge bills I send to them every month. Amazing building though, love it! It's really exciting watching the cities tallest building go up, wish I had physically seen Sears Tower in Chicago, US Bank Tower in LA and the Four Season's in Miami rise from the ground in person; love those buildings.

AWESOME PIC!!!

heres from today (or recently), flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1242/1468855541_ff992511ab_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1149/1469708926_8297538596_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1042/1461756620_2074e2d14b_o.jpg

that first picture..is stunning. i had the pleasure of seeing this in person on my visit. and nothing does it justice, besides going and seeing it in context. its one of my favorite buildings in the country. just great

MDguy - one simple word - WOW !! :D

that's the new skyline of philadelphia :)

I love Philly!!! It's the Fresh Prince of Bel Air's hometown!

Superbly elegant tower. This is one tower I wish we were getting. Makes the others next to it look rather vulgar though. Regardless, one of the best scrapers going up anywhere in the world. Congrats.

today, from flickr

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/1473800370_333e5fc7a7_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1108/1472947313_ce208d9001_o.jpg

I love Philly!!! It's the Fresh Prince of Bel Air's hometown!

ha ha. word.

Ok, new to this so give me a second to figure out how to post a image...give me a hour or to actually LOL.

These were taken this past Saturday.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter2.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter3.jpg

Holy Sh*t! Amazing pics, especially the first one. Thanks for posting them PhillyGuy85! :cheers:

Oh, and welcome to the forums! :banana:

Holy Sh*t! Amazing pics, especially the first one. Thanks for posting them PhillyGuy85! :cheers:

Oh, and welcome to the forums! :banana:

LOL!!!! Thanks.

Great Pics PhillyGuy!

heres one from today, flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1491447059_0a5dcf2e90_o.jpg

Major Update: 2007

This is my contribution highlighting Philadelphia's most energetic development happening today.

In this update are the following new skyscrapers:

1. Residences at the Ritz-Carlton
2. Murano
3. Comcast Center
tQZ9YPLK_Ls
Photos edited with iPhoto.
Presentation with Keynote.
Music composed with GarageBand.
Video produced with iMovie.

Enjoy! :D

Nice!!!

Great Pics PhillyGuy!

heres one from today, flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/1491447059_0a5dcf2e90_o.jpg

GOOD LORD!!! Your pics kill mine LOL!!!! What do you work for Comcast or something, LOL j/k. I love how clear and crisp they are man, keep it up.

Fish, I have been WAITIN for somebody to put video about Philly's Skyline on youtube for the longest, thanks man.

Fish, I have been WAITIN for somebody to put video about Philly's Skyline on youtube for the longest, thanks man.

I have another channel with some other Philadelphia videos - this was the first one made 100% on a Mac where I spoke, composed the music, etc. (click my sig for the other videos)

Huge leap forward in technology.

BTW, I love that crisp photo above! :okay:

I love how it looks with 1 & 2 Liberty Place and Mellon Bank Center.

Go Philly!!

GOOD LORD!!! Your pics kill mine LOL!!!! What do you work for Comcast or something, LOL j/k. I love how clear and crisp they are man, keep it up.


I hate Evil Comcast! i would never work for them, lol

it is an awesome pic, but its not mine, its from flickr ;)

I hate Evil Comcast! i would never work for them, lol

it is an awesome pic, but its not mine, its from flickr ;)

LOL and u did indicate it was from flickr LOL!!!!!!!!! Am I a quick thinker? I think not LOL!!!

outstanding again Fish, keep the videos coming mate
:cheers:

outstanding again Fish, keep the videos coming mate
:cheers:

Thanks spotila, to see my future videos, you will need to either subscribe or add as a favorite/bookmark (depending on your browser) to the following:

http://www.youtube.com/newyorkfish

If you happen to be a YouTube member, add me as a friend! :cheers1:

One of the great buildings in the World. Style. Bravo.

:applause:

So pristine. It's a giant, but has a lightness to it thanks to the glass.

Comcast Tower looks great. Hey when is the Murano supposed to be completed?

I used to hate the idea of a building being taller than One Liberty Place, since 1) that is my most favorite skyscraper in the world; and 2) because I felt that the skyline was perfectly balanced, especially when I drive north towards the city along I-95. But, the Comcast Center has grown on me, and I think the skyline will still look balanced from the south. One Liberty Place is still my favorite skyscraper, though.

By the way, did you guys know that a small statue of William Penn was placed at the top? I remember someone sending me the article, but I'll have to look for it again. For those of you that wonder why, here's a poem that explains the city's sports curse:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4336/pcurse2ka1.jpg

Yeah that little statue of William Penn was put on top during the topping off ceremony. I have that on tape if anyone want's me to post it?, I'll be sure to put it up on my youtube account.

^ please post it!

Yeah that little statue of William Penn was put on top during the topping off ceremony. I have that on tape if anyone want's me to post it?, I'll be sure to put it up on my youtube account.

Yes, we should all contribute our YouTube videos relating to the city here where it matters most! :okay:

well i can't directly upload it to my computer but I can record with my digital camera then put it up on youtube. sorry that's the best i can do.:(

I check out phillyskyline.com almost daily for new pics of the CC and was pleasently surprised to run across these today.

Thanks for the pics, PhillyGuy!

I check out phillyskyline.com almost daily for new pics of the CC and was pleasently surprised to run across these today.

Thanks for the pics, PhillyGuy!

No problem.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2192/1536567111_a8499f9f1d_b.jpg

Its just about there it looks amazing love the pic as well with the crane in the middle

^^ Chad, what camera did you use for that particular shot?

So far, the Canon EOS (Digital Remel XT) was recommended (yes, I'm writing this down so I can properly research).

Canon EOS 400D kiss :)

do you make holiday at the moment in Philadelphia?

wooooow i love it!!!! elegant tower:)

Some photo updates from my stroll around town on this absolutely beautiful autumn day here in Philly.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/1571620100_f324b5669f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/1571620574_0c0a3e4f6d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/1570730663_48264cf153.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/1570730947_5632146700.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1570731931_8be8c2b391_b.jpg

fantastic pics, the tower is now 99% finished on the outside :)

fantastic pics, the tower is now 99% finished on the outside :)

It looks like the interior on many of the lower floors is also complete. They have started to install the hanging gardens in the lobby and work is progressing on the outdoor plaza also. I imagine most of the concourse is complete as well although that is completely behind wraps right now. I believe Comcast is scheduled to begin moving in later in the year.

any news on ground level will there be any retail or resturants or nightlife?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/1570731931_8be8c2b391_b.jpg

From this angle it seems as if the comcast has a antenna attatched to the top making it about 325 meters tall. Although its just a crane.

the perfect skyscraper

I love the way that crane looks like a mast. I wish the building had a mast, even if it were symbolic, especially in light of the business that Comcast is in.

I love the way that crane looks like a mast. I wish the building had a mast, even if it were symbolic, especially in light of the business that Comcast is in.

I was thinkin the same thing a little while back. I really hope Philly breaks the 1,000ft. mark soon though.

Heres how it might turn out - Comcast Center tops out - Philly wins a major sports trophy. Soon, there will be plans to build another tower higher than that one, and then there will be a new curse on the city, called the "Curse of bad cable"

I saw it yesterday, it is really beautiful!
:happy:

I saw it yesterday, it is really beautiful!
:happy:

Cool! :happy:

great photos guys! heres one from the other day, from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/1573689006_f13e99ebe2_b.jpg

^^^^ Now thats a cool pic

the last pic is really incredible!!

Ok I posted the Comcast Center Topping off ceremony on my youtube account. Sorry for the wait.

Link - http://youtube.com/watch?v=6l0sMj8a3pg

Its looking pretty damn sexy!

I agree that it would look good with a nice white antennae on top, but its not bad as is. Who knows, maybe in the future there will be a need for communications equipment on top.

Awesome pic!

And here's your white antenna, Tuscan...or at least my best attempt:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d26/WorkingAtPerfekt/comcast_tower.gif

such a spire would make it alot taller but it does definitely not look good

such a spire would make it alot taller but it does definitely not look good

yeah maybe not of that design

great photos guys! heres one from the other day, from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/1573689006_f13e99ebe2_b.jpg
Wonderful photo!
:drool:

Good photos guys. Heres a good one from that dude sasso on Phillyskyline.com

http://phillyskyline.com/bldgs/comcast/comcast_uc2208.jpg

love that picture taken from Camden.

Comcast is one of the most attractive towers going up in this country, without a doubt. Lucky Philadelphia for landing this one!

Comcast is one of the most attractive towers going up in this country, without a doubt. Lucky Philadelphia for landing this one!

Until the World Trade Center starts to rise, the Comcast Center will hold it's place as my personal fav skyscraper under construction.

My personal fav is the Empire State Building, 2nd fav is the Chrysler Building - I am not certain as to where to place Comcast on my list since I have never officially written down my "personal fav skyscrapers", but trust me, it's in that imaginary list.

A huge congrats to Liberty Property Trust - they built Liberty Place and now Comcast Center.

Those folks at Liberty are awesome - I love you guys!! Keep building more, please. :okay:

It's a real shame that the building didn't have two more floors, and would thus be over 1,000ft... BUt as we all know, projects are built to a different set of numbers. :)

This building is built quite sturdy. But not as sturdy as the Empire State :tiasd:

My mom used to work in the brown building across the street from Comcast Center. It is so short, and it's 50 stories tall! Now it's the 5th tallest in the city.

new shots? by now should.t the glass be finished?

here are some shots from the other day from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/1722291140_d19dbc40e2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1702832133_74d54b3ad7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/1702846399_a915a9de88_o.jpg

I love the look of the tower but the structure looked really flimsy during construction.

Beautiful pics!!!

Looking good Philly. I can not wait for 10 Inner Harbor to break ground.

That is a really awesome looking tower. I will have to revisit once it's done.

nice shots, the skyline looks so small from the plane :)

It really goes well with the skyline. This building should give us a good idea of 4WTC since they are exactly the same height.

Very nice new photos. I love this tower.
:okay:
Thanks!
:wink2:

My mom used to work in the brown building across the street from Comcast Center. It is so short, and it's 50 stories tall! Now it's the 5th tallest in the city.

The Verzion Building, formally known as the Bell Atlantic Tower, I was in that building on the 12th floor. I have a short video if anyone wants to see it.

The Verzion Building, formally known as the Bell Atlantic Tower, I was in that building on the 12th floor. I have a short video if anyone wants to see it.

Yes, send me the link via private message.

Thank you! :cheers1:

I don't know why but I didn't think the crown would be glass as well.

^ can I have the vid too please?! :D

and heres a photo today from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/1815019283_862740f9bb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/1806051166_3d1492bc58_o.jpg

T/O = Topped Out?

Sorry, haven't seen that title marker before.

^^come on!
your a mod, you should know.

yeah, that is what it means.

^ can I have the vid too please?! :D

and heres a photo today from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/1815019283_862740f9bb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/1806051166_3d1492bc58_o.jpg

(1) GOOD LORD!!!!!!!! The CC is a monsta!!! And I didn't realize that it was taller than the Transamerica Pyramid, (San Francisco) doesn't look like it but it is by 122ft. (2) Yeah, it's on my Youtube account. I'm thinkin about goin downtown this weekend and takin some pics/vids of the CC and skyline. If I do go I'll be sure to post it on youtube. For future reference, any video I have of the CC/Skyline/or anything related to that will be posted on my account.

Link - http://www.youtube.com/DX1011985

i also wondered a quite time that T/O means ^^

^^come on!
your a mod, you should know.

yeah, that is what it means.


I'm serious, I didn't know. :(

Mods can't know everything.

^^I'm serious, I didn't know. :(

Mods can't know everything.

LOL give the guy a break, I mean the Superbug is goin around LOL!!!! J/K. Uh...please don't erase my account LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm serious, I didn't know. :(

Mods can't know everything.
yeah thats true.....:)
i just figured out what is meant about a week ago, and that was just a lucky accident.

one of my favourite buildings in the world
awesome!!!!!!

Taken today by me in South Philly. Now the sun is out :ohno:: I just noticed how the skyline is too blue from this angle. We need color!

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7405/p1000149ve4.jpg

I just noticed how the skyline is too blue from this angle. We need color!]

Yeah your right. Personally I think we need more towers, (above the 1,000ft mark), the skyline looks empty. Not to many, just some good sizeable ones. The thing I love about Philly is that nature and the city are balanced. It's not a concrete jungle. Your not so overwhelmed by the industrial aspect of it.

recently from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/1866634955_aaffd1563e_b.jpg

were they really gonna stick a statue of william penn on the top of CC?

Not bad, I like how it fits in with the rest of the skyline, not a bad building.

Almost done

were they really gonna stick a statue of william penn on the top of CC?

it probably isn't going be as big and as obvious as the one on City Hall!

Here's some I took today.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenterElexit.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenterOneLibertyPlace.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter5.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter4.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter3-1.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter2-1.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/PhillyGuy85/ComcastCenter-1.jpg

A short video is on my youtube site - http://www.youtube.com/DX1011985

it's everything a skyscraper should be. perfect! 10/10

Really a good one, very nice indeed!:cheers:

Anyone knows the status of interior works and the date of openning?

Phillyguy, do you know why the state flag is at half-mast on the City Hall?

WOW...IVE REALLY NOT HEARD OF THAT NEW PROJECT UNTIL NOW...BUT IT'S ACTUALLY A GREAT NEWS TO ME TO HEAR! THANKS FOR THE UPDATES. :)

Phillyguy, do you know why the state flag is at half-mast on the City Hall?

The state flag was a half-mast for the funeral service of Officer Charles Cassidy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on 1723 Race Street, just a few blocks away. His death really gripped the City.

Officer Charles "Chuck" Cassidy 1953 - 2007
GOD BLESS

Please pray for his family.

From flickr today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2265/1921981191_9b5ea6e080_o.jpg

:cheers:

Looks like Transamerica tower without pinnacle.:)