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The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia

The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia is a chemistry topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia rather than just read about it. In short: The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia is a 51-story skyscraper in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building contains two hotels, the Element Philadelphia, a brand by Westin Hotels, and the W Philadelphia, a brand of W Hotels, both of which are subsidiaries of Marriot International.

Key takeaways

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Reproduce the core statement of The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia is a 51-story skyscraper in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building contains two hotels, the Element Philadelphia, a brand by Westin Hotels, and the W Philadelphia, a brand of W Hotels, both of which are subsidiaries of Marriot International. At 617 ft (188 m), it is the 9th-tallest building in Philadelphia, and 12th-tallest building in Pennsylvania, as well as the tallest hotel in Philadelphia. The building is built on the site of demolished One Meridian Plaza, which was heavily damaged after a fire in 1991, and later demolished in 1999. The building is located right next to Philadelphia City Hall, which puts it at the heart of Center City, with very convenient access to the various SEPTA lines and various Philadelphia landmarks.

Architecture The building's two hotels have two separate entrances, both located on Chestnut Street, while the parking garage is located on S 15th Street. The Element contains 460 rooms, while The W contains 295 rooms, totaling 755 rooms. Near the top of the tower, there is a large LED W sign that lights up at night, as well as various vertical lights and stepped terraces. The building has a 7-story limestone base, with each hotel entrance having a different design, made up of various materials. The design of the façade by the entrances is supposed to pay homage to William Penn's planned city, with a grid-like design. The design of much of the building is supposed to represent many elements of Philadelphia. There is also a restaurant and a retail store enterable from the street. The W Philadelphia is a part of the more luxurious W Hotels brand, and offers numerous amenities, including a full bar, spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and a 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) conference center. On the seventh floor, there is an area known as the WET Deck, which contains the outdoor heated pool, in addition to several cabanas, a firepit, and an outdoor fireplace, all of which are located next to the indoor bar. The floor also contains the Secret Garden, which is decorated with plants, hedges, and various illuminated statues, as well as the AWAY spa, the fitness center, and an outdoor yoga deck. The W also contains The Living Room, an upscale restaurant and social space. There are 12 different kinds of rooms, of which 6 are suites. The Element Philadelphia is an extended-stay hotel, a part of the upscale Westin Hotels brand, and offers a sky lobby, breakfast area, and fitness center. The second floor includes the fitness center, breakfast area, business center, and lobby. Rooms in the Element all contain kitchens. There are 8 different kinds of rooms, of which 2 are suites. Both hotels are pet-friendly.

See also List of tallest buildings in Philadelphia List of tallest buildings in Pennsylvania

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In chemistry, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia

In research: The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia appears in chemistry research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Buildings and structures completed in 2020, Buildings and structures in Philadelphia, Center City, Philadelphia, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why does The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia matter?

Because it connects several chemistry ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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