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New luxury apartments available in U. City
Marshall Fleming
Issue date: 4/6/07 Section: News
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Many people have noticed a building on the corner of 34th and Chestnut St. slowly progressing since the end of 2005. While there is no question that the building is there, some questions arise as to what the building is for.
"Isn't it a new dormitory for Penn?" asked Brett Meyers, a freshman engineering major.
The building, named Domus, is actually a project of The Hanover Company based out of Texas, and the University of Pennsylvania, consisting of both luxury apartments and retail space.
"[The Hanover Company's] vision for University City will set a new bar for the Philadelphia market and further establish University City as a thriving destination to live and visit," said Omar Blaik, senior vice president for facilities and real estate services for the University of Pennsylvania.
The eight-story building consists of 290 luxury apartments and 23,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, including a Starbucks with a private entrance for residents of the building.
Other amenities include a second-floor heated pool, a private screening room, a fitness center, Wireless Internet, a lounge, and controlled access parking. The apartments themselves include 10-foot ceilings, natural wood and slate floors, granite countertops, and private balconies.
The minimum price for an apartment in the building, according to Domus' website is $1800 for a one bedroom. Many students wonder to whom the building is marketed and if students will even be able to get in.
"Domus looks great and convenient, but might be too expensive for students," said Dusan Ruzic, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.
Even students that can afford the price will have to get in line. The website already has a section to sign up for pre-leasing information.
Those that do not live in the building will still also see the impact of the new development.
The retail space will bring more business to University City. There is also a massive piece of artwork on the corner in front of the building. Designed by world-renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim, Wave Forms consists of several large bell shaped sculptures that residents and pedestrians can walk through.
"Isn't it a new dormitory for Penn?" asked Brett Meyers, a freshman engineering major.
The building, named Domus, is actually a project of The Hanover Company based out of Texas, and the University of Pennsylvania, consisting of both luxury apartments and retail space.
"[The Hanover Company's] vision for University City will set a new bar for the Philadelphia market and further establish University City as a thriving destination to live and visit," said Omar Blaik, senior vice president for facilities and real estate services for the University of Pennsylvania.
The eight-story building consists of 290 luxury apartments and 23,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, including a Starbucks with a private entrance for residents of the building.
Other amenities include a second-floor heated pool, a private screening room, a fitness center, Wireless Internet, a lounge, and controlled access parking. The apartments themselves include 10-foot ceilings, natural wood and slate floors, granite countertops, and private balconies.
The minimum price for an apartment in the building, according to Domus' website is $1800 for a one bedroom. Many students wonder to whom the building is marketed and if students will even be able to get in.
"Domus looks great and convenient, but might be too expensive for students," said Dusan Ruzic, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.
Even students that can afford the price will have to get in line. The website already has a section to sign up for pre-leasing information.
Those that do not live in the building will still also see the impact of the new development.
The retail space will bring more business to University City. There is also a massive piece of artwork on the corner in front of the building. Designed by world-renowned artist Dennis Oppenheim, Wave Forms consists of several large bell shaped sculptures that residents and pedestrians can walk through.
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