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Yes, high-rise and contemporary housing are also less common in Philadelphia than Chicago, but they are becoming much more common. In fact, contemporary/modern townhomes and high-rise apartments/condos essentially comprise all new infill construction in Philadelphia today -- so over time this development will comprise a greater share of Philly's housing stock than traditionally more modest rowhomes.
Here are a couple examples of the more contemporary rowhouse infill in Philly:
Interesting, though the more modern low rise building seems to be from the 70s or 80s judging by the outdated windows and doors. I think Philly has some nice row homes though. The high rise is not bad either. Here's some random Chicago buildings..
Very cool. Chicago definitely has some great variety. Also, that Aqua building turned out great.
I think Philly's modern architecture is getting better and better (it could definitely look to Chicago and LA as models). There is still a very conservative sense that many [Philadelphians] have that all new architecture should emulate colonial-era brick rowhomes, but, of course, not only does that get boring, but it can end up looking contrived.
Finally, there are many exciting recent and upcoming high-rise, low-rise and rowhome projects that are challenging the architectural status quo, and people are beginning to realize that modern architecture (if designed well) can look very attractive and striking (in a positive way) in a largely historic city.
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That modern rowhome is really cool.
Agreed -- I personally love the juxtaposition of modern beside historic.
Only thing I don't totally love with this street is the larger set back on the little Spanish-style (?) apartments. It looks a little wonky - but I will say as a dog owner those patches of grass are great places for your dog to pee!
Only thing I don't totally love with this street is the larger set back on the little Spanish-style (?) apartments. It looks a little wonky - but I will say as a dog owner those patches of grass are great places for your dog to pee!
I like the architecture on that street for the most part. The brick houses across the street could be in Chicago too funny enough. The set back on some of those places is a little weird.
Funny enough, where I grew up in Minnesota had a few houses not far from mine that were straight out of SoCal - nice Spanish style stucco houses. Some of these exist in Chicago and just normal stucco buildings, though they aren't as common, but do exist.
Philly is my favorite out of this list. IMHO detached homes don't look right in urban neighborhoods, and the other cities have far too many detached homes within city limits.
Philly is my favorite out of this list. IMHO detached homes don't look right in urban neighborhoods, and the other cities have far too many detached homes within city limits.
Can't speak for LA or Houston, but I know that Chicago has a lot of shotgun style homes that appear as though they should be rowhomes, but are separated by narrow gangways because of the zoning regulations after the Great Fire of 1871.
Can't speak for LA or Houston, but I know that Chicago has a lot of shotgun style homes that appear as though they should be rowhomes, but are separated by narrow gangways because of the zoning regulations after the Great Fire of 1871.
Yep. It's funny when people say that the houses are too far apart in Chicago. Many buildings are still pretty close together apart from the actual rowhomes.
Are these neighborhoods suburban? Are they at least as visually appealing as rowhouses?
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One of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays owns it, but I like the architectural style on this.
