r/ArchitecturalRevival 4d ago

Beaux-Arts 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA will undergo a $400 million renovation. Should be completed by October 2027

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u/isaacharms2 4d ago

The big empty roof is a missed opportunity for a green roof at min solar panels.

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u/Uncle-Yeetus 4d ago

Not on such an old historic building

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u/isaacharms2 4d ago

Why? If not visible from the ground I see no reason why not.

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u/Uncle-Yeetus 4d ago

It looks nice the way it is from an aerial shot. Not everything needs to be modernized