Mandeville Place facts for kids

A rendering of Mandeville Place, which will likely become Philadelphia's tallest all-residential building upon completion

Mandeville Place is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, that is planned for the city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. It is meant to be built at 2401 Walnut Street. Even though it was first planned to be finished in 2008, construction had not started by September 2016.

When it is finally built, Mandeville Place will be one of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia. It will stand 607 feet (about 185 meters) high.

What is Mandeville Place?

Mandeville Place is designed to be a modern, tall building. It will have homes and a hotel inside. This makes it a special kind of building that offers both places to live and places for visitors to stay.

Who Designed This Skyscraper?

The building was designed by a famous architect named Richard Meier. He is well-known for designing many important buildings around the world. One of his most famous works is The Getty Center in Los Angeles, California.

What Will Mandeville Place Look Like?

Mandeville Place is planned to have 43 floors. On these floors, there will be 45 special homes called condominiums. A condominium is like an apartment that you own instead of rent. These homes will have amazing views of the Philadelphia skyline, which is the view of all the tall buildings in the city.

The building will also include an 8-story hotel. This means people visiting Philadelphia will be able to stay right in the building.

When Will it Be Built?

The company developing Mandeville Place is called Bedrock Group LLC. While the building was planned a long time ago, construction has not yet begun. Once it is completed, it will become the eighth tallest building in Philadelphia. It is expected to be the tallest building in Philadelphia that is only for homes.