<p>Scannapieco Development Corp has unveiled plans to construct a $150 million residential tower in the major US port city of Philadelphia. <br /><br />The planned 26-storey glass ‘needle’ tower, named 500 Walnut, has been designed by the award-winning architect Cecil Baker. <br /><br />The building will house 40 residences starting at 2,500 sq ft, including 14 private, full-floor 4,200 sq ft units that will be fully customisable with expansive balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and private elevator access. </p>.<p>500 Walnut will have a two-storey fitness centre with a yoga room, massage and steam room, and a large outdoor terrace. </p>.<p>Plans also include an underground, fully automated parking system for more than 80 cars, two two-storey penthouses of about 8,400 sq ft, a private interior elevator and multiple balconies.<br /><br />Architect Cecil Baker said he envisioned 500 Walnut as “a building that should be fully cognizant of its historical foreground and at the same time be a slim, elegant contemporary beacon in Philadelphia.</p>.<p>”Construction work on the project is due to start in spring next year, with planned completion in spring 2017, that’s three years from now.</p>
<p>Scannapieco Development Corp has unveiled plans to construct a $150 million residential tower in the major US port city of Philadelphia. <br /><br />The planned 26-storey glass ‘needle’ tower, named 500 Walnut, has been designed by the award-winning architect Cecil Baker. <br /><br />The building will house 40 residences starting at 2,500 sq ft, including 14 private, full-floor 4,200 sq ft units that will be fully customisable with expansive balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and private elevator access. </p>.<p>500 Walnut will have a two-storey fitness centre with a yoga room, massage and steam room, and a large outdoor terrace. </p>.<p>Plans also include an underground, fully automated parking system for more than 80 cars, two two-storey penthouses of about 8,400 sq ft, a private interior elevator and multiple balconies.<br /><br />Architect Cecil Baker said he envisioned 500 Walnut as “a building that should be fully cognizant of its historical foreground and at the same time be a slim, elegant contemporary beacon in Philadelphia.</p>.<p>”Construction work on the project is due to start in spring next year, with planned completion in spring 2017, that’s three years from now.</p>
