Murano

Murano is a residential high-rise in Center City with 43 floors featuring blue glass and concrete construction. The building contains around 300 condominium units with open loft-style layouts and individual balconies for residents.

The structure sits on the former site of the Erlanger Theater, which operated as a performance venue from 1927 to 1978. The land remained largely unused as a parking surface for several decades before this residential project was built.

The tower stands at Logan Square and reflects Philadelphia's shift from industrial spaces to contemporary residential projects in recent decades. This transformation shapes how the neighborhood feels and how people move through the area today.

The building is easily accessible on foot from Logan Square and offers good connections to public transportation in Center City. The facade with its distinctive concrete bands is clearly visible from street level, making the structure simple to locate and identify.

The architects embedded concrete bands across the glass facade to create visual connections with surrounding buildings. These design choices produce a softer transition between the modern glass structure and the older building styles found throughout the neighborhood.

Location: Philadelphia

Official opening: 2008

Floors above the ground: 43

GPS coordinates: 39.95410,-75.17530

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04