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Exploring The Comcast Building and Concourse Shops in Center City
Photos, story by Lou Perri Explore Philly recently re-visited the exciting Comcast Building at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in downtown Philadelphia. According to the site’s information, designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects, Comcast Center is a 58-story, 975′ high office tower encompassing approximately 1,200,000 rentable square feet, including 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space; multiple three-story stacked atria; a one-half acre landscaped public park; a new entrance to Philadelphia’s main suburban station via a dramatic 120 foot-high glass enclosed winter garden; a 500-seat concourse-level dining court and an 87 private-space underground parking garage. It incorporates a sustainable design approach and was awarded LEED® – CS Gold…
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The Man Behind the Camera Lens: Who is Hugh E. Dillon?
by Cassie Hepler Every event you go to in the city, there is a mysterious man in black snapping photos of guests like the Philly paparazzi. Explore Philly wanted to learn more about the man behind the lens with a little one-on-one Q&A session. Read on to learn who he is, how he got so fabulous and how to make sure you end up in Philly Mag. Congratulations on your photography exhibit, Chat Snaps, at the Comcast Shops! It was a pleasure to look at your photography. Q: Which one is your favorite and why? A: My favorite photo is the one of the skateboarder at Love Park. I took…