On June 27, we visited the factory where the modular units for the 14 upper floor apartments are being constructed. There are 34 individual boxes being assembled, 17 for each of the 2 floors of apartments. We are building one floor of apartments at a time, so there are 17 boxes being constructed now. All are laid out in the factory as they will be installed. So you can actually walk through the apartments already, although there is a gap of about 5 feet between each box. The 9 1/2 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows give a really open feeling in the apartments. Should be some amazing views of the Center City skyline when they are installed on site! All plumbing, heating and air conditioning, fire sprinklers, and gas connections are being installed in the factory. Within the next few weeks, the kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and tile will be installed. Besides some minor finishing touches, the apartments will be complete when they leave the factory. When lifted on-site with a crane, all connections will be hooked up between the boxes.
-
- Modular units in factory are laid out in the configuration they will be installed
-
- Modular ceiling about to be lifted into position with crane
-
- Floor section being started
-
- Looking down a hallway through several units
-
- Floor plan showing position each box will be in
-
- This will be the corner apartment on the 2nd floor. Notice floor to ceiling windows. There will also be a sliding door on to a balcony.
-
- All plumbing is pre-installed
-
- Ductwork installed for HVAC
-
- Interior showing 9′ 6″ ceiling heights. All rooms have ceiling lighting installed
-
- 2 x 6 outer walls for extra insulation. All units will be “Energy Star” rated
-
- One of the bathrooms
-
- Modular units in factory are laid out in the configuration they will be installed
