Whether searching for a metropolitan retreat or exploring the trendiest Philly rentals, these buildings welcome residents home in style.
Aqua Foro at Piazza Alta
PIAZZA ALTA
Modern features meet exceptional amenities in the heart of Northern Liberties with the newest addition to The Piazza. Developed by Post Brothers, this eclectic hub offers a variety of layouts, from studio to penthouse, with an abundance of natural light, well-designed Italian kitchens and more. “Our average renter is getting older, so we are certainly designing more and more for young families,” says Post Brothers’ Mike Pestronk. A rooftop sky garden and two pool clubs, including Aqua Foro, a stunning 25,000-square-foot rooftop pool club, further elevate the Piazza Alta lifestyle. 1099 Germantown Ave., livepiazza.com
The One Club Game Lounge at The Ryland
THE RYLAND
Does your residence have its own signature cocktail? At this Society Hill building, lucky renters can take in river views from their home while sipping The Ryland whiskey-forward cocktail. Every unit, from studios to penthouses, comes with an abundance of lavish comforts. “The Ryland boasts three full floors of upscale amenities known as The One Club, a play on its 1 Dock St. address, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio and a piano lounge called ‘The Ryland Room,’” says the director of leasing, Jairus Pierce. 1 Dock St., theryland.com
AKA University City’s rentals feature contemporary details.
AKA UNIVERSITY CITY
Four hundred feet above the city sits Level 28—the exclusive residents’ club of AKA University City. A ”pool in the sky” with floor-to-ceiling windows, a golf simulator, a private dining room, a Technogym fitness center, a landscaped outdoor terrace with a seasonal communal herb garden and more await. “AKA University City redefines luxury living by seamlessly combining modern design elements and thoughtful residential details,” notes Larry Korman, President of AKA. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, with interiors and amenities from Lissoni Associati, tenants can expect timeless elegance and sophisticated decor. Cira Centre South, 2929 Walnut St., akauniversitycity.com
Find your new home at Avira.
AVIRA
Nestled in Schuylkill Yards are 326 luxurious apartment-style rentals designed by award-winning global architecture firm CetraRuddy. Philadelphia’s newest luxury residential offering provides residents with sumptuous amenities like sweeping views of Philadelphia’s skyline on the outdoor terrace. “Over 29,000 square feet of amenity spaces encourage an active, outdoor-driven lifestyle,” says marketing director Natasha Mazeau. Embrace nature by enjoying a movie night on the lawn and lying by the rooftop pool. 3025 JFK Blvd., aviraliving.com
Sumptuous details await inside 1909 Rittenhouse.
1909 RITTENHOUSE
Imagine this: a dog spa, a heated resort-inspired pool, an attached heated spa and a clubroom library. Tenants of the 46-story building can choose between studio, one and two-bedroom plans ranging from 550 to 1,375 square feet—some even feature views of Rittenhouse Square. Plus, the bustling neighborhood never disappoints. “If they want to enjoy life with their friends and family, there is no better place to do that than in the center of Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square,” says Brian Emmons, Vice President of Southern Land Company. 1909 Walnut St., 1909rittenhouse.com
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