Gramercy on the Park
Philadelphia, PA
Client
The Klein Company
Team
BLT Architects
Planning and Architectural Design
Michael Ytterberg
Principal in Charge, Design Principal
Details
Size: 545,000 sf
Cost: NA
Completion: 2006
The master plan for this prominent site on Logan Square, one of the original public squares of Philadelphia, proposed a mixed use development of residential condominiums, extended stay hotel, retail and parking. Responding to the adjacent public buildings and square, a 23 story residential condominium building and a 26 story extended stay hotel building were organized around a green pocket park and entry court. Parking was concealed between the towers with retail and other amenities at the perimeter. The total development was to include 350 residential units and 525 cars in the parking garage.
Phase One was originally to be the condominium building with 156 units and 225 parking spaces. The Phase One tower aligned with an adjacent diagonal boulevard to maximize views to Logan Square and to the skyline of Philadelphia. The roof of a one story retail wing was developed as an elaborate garden outside a full floor of amenities including a spa, finess center, chef’s kitchen, dining room, wine tasting room and club.