Bell Atlantic Properties
Bell Atlantic Tower
Philadelphia, PA
1,370,000 SF
Located at Logan Circle, in the midst of Philadelphia’s major business district, the Bell Atlantic Tower rises 725 feet with 53 levels, imparting an impressive presence on the Philadelphia skyline. Sheathed in coral-toned granite, the tower’s coloration recalls the historic brick buildings of the city and provides an element of warmth in a skyline dominated by cool, reflective skyscrapers. The building is stepped back at the top to heighten its verticality and to create terraces; at night, the crown is lit to create waterfall of light against the night sky. Full-height office windows frame spectacular views of the city. Architecture critic Paul Goldberger compared the tower to 30 Rockefeller Plaza and praised it as “a firm, stable presence on the skyline, with enough rhythm to its shape to keep the eye engaged.”