[Knightwing]

The current frame on the Trump webcam has absolutely nothing to do with the construction of this tower...

[djvandrake]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/micromax73/P1030391.jpg



:gaah: :maddown: :ahhh:

That looks like crap.

[aaron38]

...the glass seems to have stalled ..........does anyone know when the curtain wall will start to rise again?

The glass will probably wait until the unneeded column slipforms are removed.

[aaron38]

That looks like crap.

I'm sure they'll fix it, but there's not much point right now while there's still construction equipment around that can bump into it.

[Cataclaw]

:gaah: :maddown: :ahhh:

That looks like crap.

Am i missing something here? What exactly looks like crap?
Picture is quite nice. Nice smooth-looking metallic collumn, some stuff in the back and windows at the top. I think it looks nice. What's the problem? :sly:

[migueltorres]

Am i missing something here? What exactly looks like crap?
Picture is quite nice. Nice smooth-looking metallic collumn, some stuff in the back and windows at the top. I think it looks nice. What's the problem? :sly:

the tiny 3 bumps near the bottom

[Hayward]

Looks like they got a little excited and covered the columns a bit too early. Just like the installed the canopy glass too early and now have to cover it.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Taken today:
http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/7601/trump14wy5.jpg

[jc5680]

I don't think they installed some of the elements too early. If they plan to open the hotel soon they are going to what a certain level of polish. Granted the scaffolding over the entrance way is not that visually appealing, but the guests can at least walk through sections of the hotel that are 'done.'

[aaron38]

Keep those shots up Hydrogen, they're great.
They're starting the 6th floor above the transfer, and moving right along.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Every two weeks. But she's getting too tall for me. Pretty soon, I'll have to move from the 54th to the 75th floor to take these.

[cbotnyse]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/Pictureaaa.jpg

[honte]

^ Fantastic photo.

[cbotnyse]

^ Fantastic photo.thanks, I have a few more.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_new1.jpg


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_new2.jpg

[SolarWind]

January 3, 2008

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7848/dsc0028qz1.jpg

[cbotnyse]

just hanging around....

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_hangingaround.jpg

[Knightwing]

I'd like to think of myself as a patient person, but what is seriously the deal with the glass installation. This need not turn into a Burj Dubai...

[10023]

I'd like to think of myself as a patient person, but what is seriously the deal with the glass installation. This need not turn into a Burj Dubai...

They're probably focusing resources on the internal furnishings of the hotel.

[Northwest]

Very nice... one step at a time.
Believe me, TTC will not allow the exterior of this structure to look like crap.
Details will be addressed as this project nears completion. And I would not be suprised to see the consistent, enduring comments posted on this forum be understood by the developer and fixed per our recommendations! So, if some detail is hideous, speak up now, and it just might be acknowledged and fixed! This is the power of the internet! :tup:

[pablosan]

It's really nice to see the progression of this tower.

[ardecila]

Holy crap, they're RAPPELLING down the tower!

I want that job.

[Northwest]

Holy crap, they're RAPPELLING down the tower!

I want that job.

Yeah, it looks like the filming of another movie! :D
It wont be long now until I can see this tower every day from my sidewalk! :)

[br.reese]

The trump tower is on "build it bigger" this week.

[Northwest]

The trump tower is on "build it bigger" this week.

Cool... I missed it a few months back. Is it the same one, or something new?

[cbotnyse]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/my%20photos/DSC_0019-1.jpg

[Plompy Lfeata]

alittle off topic, but does most of the city have two or three floors underground? like you can see in this pic ^^^ theres two floors underneath the road. ive never really seen stuff like that before. is it just in that area? and what is in that space?

[cbotnyse]

alittle off topic, but does most of the city have two or three floors underground? like you can see in this pic ^^^ theres two floors underneath the road. ive never really seen stuff like that before. is it just in that area? and what is in that space?That is lower Wacker Drive. I believe Wacker was the first double decker road way built in the US. It loops around the entire downtown area.

[10023]

alittle off topic, but does most of the city have two or three floors underground? like you can see in this pic ^^^ theres two floors underneath the road. ive never really seen stuff like that before. is it just in that area? and what is in that space?

The Bat Cave.

But seriously - there's a large network of underground roads throughout the Loop, and 3 levels in Illinois Center, that are used for delivery access, garbage trucks, etc.

(If you watch the last Batman movie or the new one coming out, the Bat Cave is down there as well :) )

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/my%20photos/DSC_0019-1.jpg

I've never seen a photo of Trump from this perspective. Super cool. Thanks for sharing, cbot.

[Ryan81]

This image was originally posted on SSC by "Wickedestcity"

I have added Waterview, Trump, the spire the Arquitectonica building, aqua, and Waldorf=Astorria as well as increased the height of bcbs.

It wasn't until I was increasing the height of bcbs that I realized 340 on the park was missing - too late - sorry.

http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/40805/2003333558407088618_rs.jpg

[Ecker]

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/EckerTallness/Chicago%20Construction%201-6-08/IMG_4216.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/EckerTallness/Chicago%20Construction%201-6-08/IMG_4224.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb167/EckerTallness/Chicago%20Construction%201-6-08/IMG_4241.jpg

[aaron38]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%201-06-08/IMG_0188.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%201-06-08/IMG_0194.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%201-06-08/IMG_0193.jpg

Some texture
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/aaron38/Chicago%201-06-08/IMG_0198.jpg

[Alliance]

Construction Photos:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/048.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/053.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/056.jpg

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/085.jpg




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A small study on the relationship between men, the iconic past of Chicago's modernism, and a neo-modernist newbie.

Full Versions Available.

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[dropdeaded209]

un-fucking-believable! i've now seen this project in a whole new light.

[Ghost]

Great pictures everyone! I think the lobby area will look stunning. Maybe I should visit Chicago again :)

[honte]

Well Alliance, three refreshes and one computer crash later, you've managed to make me like this building even more. Not bad for someone who doesn't even like it that much. :tup:

Kick-ass shots, especially the 7th from the bottom.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

This image was originally posted on SSC by "Wickedestcity"

I have added Waterview, Trump, the spire the Arquitectonica building, aqua, and Waldorf=Astorria as well as increased the height of bcbs.

It wasn't until I was increasing the height of bcbs that I realized 340 on the park was missing - too late - sorry.

http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/40805/2003333558407088618_rs.jpg

Badass. Very well-done! Thanks for posting this! To think it doesn't even include the developments at Central station. The skyline's changing so quickly.

[Northwest]

Alliance... well done. Kudos to all of SSP's great photographers as well! :tup:
Keep 'em coming! And know that your work and time spent is very much appreciated by many people. :cheers:
Ryan81, we appreciate your excellent photoshop skills. A glimpse into the future. Beautiful!

[Nowhereman1280]

Well Alliance, three refreshes and one computer crash later, you've managed to make me like this building even more. Not bad for someone who doesn't even like it that much. :tup:


I agree, I think someone has a secret crush on this building. All of his complaints kinda remind me of how two people often flirt by being aggressive and teasing each other...

;)

[BVictor1]

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This building is improving visually as it continues to rise. It doesn't to appear as stumpy. The base is wide as hell, but it also has points of slenderness.

[BVictor1]

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A small study on the relationship between men, the iconic past of Chicago's modernism, and a neo-modernist newbie.

Full Versions Available.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/049.jpg

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I love these shots.

So, I'd really like to know your conclusion on the study you did.

[Ch.G, Ch.G]

I agree, I think someone has a secret crush on this building.

I don't think it's so secret anymore... It's like we're the Minneapolis police and Alliance is Larry Craig. No covering up his love for Trump now.

[chex]

Wow Amazing Shots All Of Them! Cheers!

[pablosan]

I must confess, this building is growing on me. Thanks for the latest updates.

[harryc]

Today for the first time I was able to take Lower Kinzie past Trump ( I think the gates were moved back, and left open inadvertantly ).
( straight ahead in this image )
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RwzKyj6-lvI/AAAAAAAAJ-8/LtxEWcmd7B8/P1060243.JPG?imgmax=720

Looking East from Wabash - May 2005, note the 2 level bridge ( Michicagan ) on the right and the decked sidewalk on the left ( Lower Kinzie passes between the 2 Wrigley towers, below that sidewalk - it will be my most direct path to the spire once open )
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4LfXZmXjqI/AAAAAAAAUgE/2M-CNCFNWCI/IMG_5566.JPG?imgmax=800

Looking W from Kinzie at the side of Wabash ( Nov 2005 )
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4LfEpmXjoI/AAAAAAAAUfo/rKcJXJcp4wU/IMG_7331.JPG?imgmax=800

Parking ramp ( Feb 2006 ) The framing in the circle on the right side ( N ) is for the door that now opens onto lower Kinzie
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4LfRZmXjpI/AAAAAAAAUf0/DAiBZqk7f-Q/IMG_8048.JPG?imgmax=800

Lower level on the East side looking W from Lower Kinzie ( Dec 21 2007 )
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R2yJqpmXgcI/AAAAAAAATBE/kGBoXAqiHOY/P1160846.JPG?imgmax=800

[aaron38]

Parking ramp ( Feb 2006 ) The framing in the circle on the right side ( N ) is for the door that now opens onto lower Kinzie.

Is that just a man door, or can cars enter the ramp from lower Kinzie?
I didn't realize they tied into the lower levels there, I'll have to check that out on my next visit.

[Alliance]

:cool: Today for the first time I was able to take Lower Kinzie past Trump ( I think the gates were moved back, and left open inadvertantly ).

They were like that (pushed back and open) on Saturday when I was there.

Well Alliance, three refreshes and one computer crash later, you've managed to make me like this building even more. Not bad for someone who doesn't even like it that much. :tup:

Kick-ass shots, especially the 7th from the bottom.

Thank you.

I agree, I think someone has a secret crush on this building. All of his complaints kinda remind me of how two people often flirt by being aggressive and teasing each other...

;)

It is at least partially a love hate relationship. I'll go into this with B-vics reply. I pride myself on being able to take good photographs. Being an out of towner, its hard to get SolarWind's dawn shots or Harry's minute byt minute Spire updates, but its in my intereste to try to present anyhting I photograph in a positive light. I just was lucky to be there when this was going on. I love to show the real scale of these buildings.

But...I took this one just for you. :) Reflections between Trump and IBM. There is a clear DIFFERENCE in quality. I thought this was especially noticable in the low cloudcover where the reflective properties of Trumps glass were lost and it appeared very thin and plasticy. Overall, the glass has some great properties that help to save the building, but it is lower quality than I would like for a project of this magnitude.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e399/delta2094/041.jpg

I don't think it's so secret anymore... It's like we're the Minneapolis police and Alliance is Larry Craig. No covering up his love for Trump now.

I did tap my foot under the construction fence.

So, I'd really like to know your conclusion on the study you did.

The Trump-IBM relationship is undeniable. I really wish I could ask Smith what his purpose was with the cladding: if it was an homage to Mies or an attempt to evolve a form of modernism into the 21st centruy. It may be a mix of both, but the I wonder, since the Burj cladding is so similar, if he was trying to put Chicago in Dubai or just doing what he would have done anyway and trying to promote it by building next to Mies. Anyway, it is a wonderful building in this context. The Wrigley and Marina setbacks are BS to me, but I think the IBM one is spot on and a major asset to the building.

Regardless, I never think the primary judgement of a building should rely on contextualism, whether the environmental contextualism of the setbacks or the physical contextualism of the modernist cladding.

Some of Trumps other major assets? Many people have mentioned the massing on the lot. I agree with thin. The building, for the most part fits very nicely in its location. I just have a problem with the East side. The parking garage is HUGE and i really wish it had been scaled back and another building built in between Trump and Wrigley. Nothing spectactularly tall, but a 600-700'er to bridge the gap and fill in some of the blank space. I think the multi-layer riverwalk will be a real asset (though it is a bit overzealous), but could have served another future development as well.

The stainless is impeccable. End of story. Especially with 700'-1000' cloud cover (according to Chicago's finest measuring posts) while I was there, they weren't glaring and provided some real character and texture. I think they really highlight the facade which is probably the finest we've seen in Chicago in a while barring the excessively distortive plasticity quality of the glass itself. Other than that, the color, the reflectivity, the spectacular range in moods of the class, and the stainless accents all are a great package.

Now, my negatives (besides the glass). The vents. I feel I know exactly what Smith was trying to do with the vents, but I really think he blew it on this one. Part of the beauty of Mies is that the vents were entirely subtle. A small and discreet change in function, texture, and structure. Trumps vents aren't as discreet and while they're placed in the correct position, they REALLY sever the building into segments and really interrupt the flow. They're not so bad when one section is setback form the other, but in other areas, they really do damage.

I found that the building in quite wonderful in small pieces, but as I continue to step back further, I just don't get it. I still think there are too many setbacks, horizontal and vertical, (while one might look great in a picture) that, when combined with the vents, give it kind of a stacked block and half-assed kind of feeling. Its as if Smith tried to throw a slight element of deconstructivsm into the building and I think it just falls flat on its face. The rounded ends are just screaming to me to be a massive airfoil shape...especially from the East. Instead, its broken into three sections that are off-center from each other. I have some of the same issues with Sears, so wtf do I know. Its just my personal opinion that large iconic forms like JHC are more successful. I just don't get, if Smith really is going for a neo-modernism, why he would clutter the building's form in this way.

That being said, the building definitely is growing into its own since when I last saw it in August. The proportions of the building are making more sense and its becoming more vertical. I look forward to seeing it again next Spring. Though, then we have the spire...and don't even get me started on that.

Overall, knowing Smith's intent would really help me form my opinion on this building, because he seems to have contradictory aims. There are CLEAR positives to the building. City wide, it is providing an excellent cap to many streets, and I've already mentioned other pluses. However, despite the positives, I still find myself saying "but" too often to really give it an above average review. Trump isn't going to be a harmful addition to Chicago (except for the spire), but I'm not yet ready to put it in my starting line-up or fantasy league. My jury is still out, but my opinion is improving.

[Knightwing]

I did tap my foot under the construction fence.



:haha:

[ColumbusTim79]

FYI- The Trump Tower webcam is back online and zoomed out to show the last setback and the next 20 or so floors

[Mojava]

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=27699

(Crain’s) — Donald Trump’s downtown hotel is set to open at the end of January, nearly two months later than planned.

[texcolo]

This business about 'reflective quality.' I don't get it.

Does the reflective quality of the glass have any real impact on the structure of the building? Is this a standard aesthetic dilema that architects and engineers must deal with? Or is this an artificial construct of the skyscraper fanatics of this particular forum?

Is judging a building by how well you can see other buildings in it, necessarily a good thing?

I know that some architects take the time to angle the glass perfectly, so they reflect perfectly... AKA Mies Van der Rohe's Seagram's Building in NYC.

I think this building is great. I think judging a building by it's reflecting ability is a moot point. Why don't people point out the fact that the Trump relates perfectly to it's surroundings. It's facade and rounded corner create a perfect blend of the Marina Towers and the IBM Building.

[BVictor1]

Images taken 01/03/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584014.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584016.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584019.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584023.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584025.jpg

[jc5680]

This business about 'reflective quality.' I don't get it.

Does the reflective quality of the glass have any real impact on the structure of the building? Is this a standard aesthetic dilema that architects and engineers must deal with? Or is this an artificial construct of the skyscraper fanatics of this particular forum?

Is judging a building by how well you can see other buildings in it, necessarily a good thing?

I know that some architects take the time to angle the glass perfectly, so they reflect perfectly... AKA Mies Van der Rohe's Seagram's Building in NYC.

I think this building is great. I think judging a building by it's reflecting ability is a moot point. Why don't people point out the fact that the Trump relates perfectly to it's surroundings. It's facade and rounded corner create a perfect blend of the Marina Towers and the IBM Building.

I think as it has been said in this forum before, the quality of the reflection has little to do with engineering or architecture. It is a materials choice. and the reflection in Trumps glass is noticeably more wavy than other buildings...more importantly other "high end" buildings. Something that could have been remedied regardless of design.

I don't find it that noticeable, but when comparing sided by side with other buildings there is a very clear difference.

[aaron38]

This business about 'reflective quality.' I don't get it.

The argument is, if you're going to use reflective glass, it should have high reflective quality.
If you don't want to pay for a high grade of glass, then don't make it reflective.

[Chicago Shawn]

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584056.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584058.jpg

[harryc]

A quick tour

Entering from the west

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4WhH5mXkEI/AAAAAAAAUtk/ycoppx_NU74/P1180572.JPG?imgmax=720

Blocked off again today

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4WhKZmXkGI/AAAAAAAAUt8/RBuEjGsSFi0/P1180574.JPG?imgmax=640

Trump loading dock, Kinzie and Wabash

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4WhJZmXkFI/AAAAAAAAUtw/OmGay6N1bhY/P1180573.JPG?imgmax=800

Lower Wabash ( looking S from Kinzie )

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4WhL5mXkHI/AAAAAAAAUuI/N9Uxg-ioWFY/P1180575.JPG?imgmax=640

Exit from Trump Tower parking ( heading E on lower Kinzie )

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4WhM5mXkII/AAAAAAAAUuU/FLHB7iIXk0I/P1180576.JPG?imgmax=720

[SolarWind]

January 9, 2008

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/202/dsc0106ld5.jpg

[jc5680]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but what is with the deep blue glass that lines the top of the first set back. I just noticed it yesterday, and a quick look at pictures from the past couple days don't seem to show it.

It is apparent in solar winds photo above.

I assume it is just a rail of sort, but is it going too stay this deep blue or may it just have a film on it now?

*Edit

Forgot I also grabbed a picture with my phone yesterday too

http://www.j-carlson.com/ancilary/trump7.jpg

[SolarWind]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but what is with the deep blue glass that lines the top of the first set back. I just noticed it yesterday, and a quick look at pictures from the past couple days don't seem to show it.

It is apparent in solar winds photo above.

I assume it is just a rail of sort, but is it going too stay this deep blue or may it just have a film on it now?
I took this picture on Dec 26. I think they just put a protective cover on it. Maybe they're still doing work up there.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3672/dscc0072kc9.jpg

Today
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2972/dscc0106jv2.jpg

[ChiPsy]

Two days later, I'm just getting around to checking in on this forum and read through Alliance's 1/08/08 post.

Wow, dude, what a great piece of criticism/observation! :cheers:

[MrLakepoint]

Correct me if I am wrong, but it looks like it is for the outdoor lounge area that is part of the restaurant. Instead of using a rail they used glass for better astectics.:sly:

[MrLakepoint]

Chicago hotel set for Jan. 30 opening
By Tribune staff
January 10, 2008
Article tools

The Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago will debut Jan. 30, almost two months later than originally targeted by developer Donald Trump.

Initially, five floors will open in the luxury hotel, which will occupy floors 14-27 of the 92-story mixed-used tower at Wabash Avenue and the Chicago River. The remaining floors will opening gradually, with completion expected in the spring.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-thu_2brief_0110jan10,0,1467115.story

[Beck4ABigChicago]

Wondering if anyone is around TT b/w 11:00am - 11:40am. Sitting in my office next door and hearing a whole lot of noise (more that I have heard in recent memory) sounds like pounding. Anyone know what is going on?

[honte]

^ That's Donald hitting his head on the wall while he counts how much cash he lost due to the hotel delays.

[Beck4ABigChicago]

^ That's Donald hitting his head on the wall while he counts how much cash he lost due to the hotel delays.

Very good :haha:

Just walked around for lunch, it is a site behind my office on Grand. Can't tell exactly what they are doing there...seems to be something going up in the front yard of some office building.

[Nowhereman1280]

^ Hotel Palomar in the front yard of AMA building? maybe they are driving sheet piling to begin excavation.

[aaron38]

^ Hotel Palomar in the front yard of AMA building? maybe they are driving sheet piling to begin excavation.

Is that 505 N State? I passed by there last week, and there was already sheet piling in the ground in a corner of the lot.

[harryc]

From Ashland and Lake

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4bgmJmXkLI/AAAAAAAAUwU/11GPuTxc_Ig/P1180682.JPG?imgmax=720

http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4bgkZmXkKI/AAAAAAAAUwI/PdYfrLMfjcc/P1180655.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4bgnpmXkMI/AAAAAAAAUwk/VfUz91cVzYA/P1180685.JPG?imgmax=640

[jc5680]

As always great shots harry.

I know Trump has been higher than IBM for some time now, but I see it from ground level every day/most of the pictures are from up close. This long shot gives a great perspective of how just how tall Trump has gotten so far.

...should be above the united building in days.

[Haworthia]

Nice shots. I was at that spot on Monday night and thinking, "Damn, I wish I had my camera". I was there at night and it was clear and just beautiful. I think the bridge over the tracks at that station provides one of the best views of the skyline.

[ponzi]

Hi, This is my first post. I've been coming here to look at pics for a few years now and finally decided to join. I just wanted to say hi and what a good job you all do on the pics and the discussions. Keep up the good work :)

[BVictor1]

Hi, This is my first post. I've been coming here to look at pics for a few years now and finally decided to join. I just wanted to say hi and what a good job you all do on the pics and the discussions. Keep up the good work :)

Thanks, and welcome to the forum.

[Apex]

Wondering if anyone is around TT b/w 11:00am - 11:40am. Sitting in my office next door and hearing a whole lot of noise (more that I have heard in recent memory) sounds like pounding. Anyone know what is going on?

Which building do you work in?

[harryc]

http://aycu12.webshots.com/image/41731/2003723233576130227_rs.jpg

http://aycu19.webshots.com/image/38738/2002762785479953966_rs.jpg

[Knightwing]

Hi, This is my first post. I've been coming here to look at pics for a few years now and finally decided to join. I just wanted to say hi and what a good job you all do on the pics and the discussions. Keep up the good work :)

Congrats on joining! Welcome to the forums!

[colemonkee]

harryc, that first picture is amazing.

[Northwest]

harryc, that first picture is amazing.

Yep. Love the pics Harry. This tower is beginning to take on a new dynamic as the floors above the recent setback begin to climb. :tup:

Also, right in from of Legacy, the most elusive tower in Chicago. ;)

[Eventually...Chicago]

If they wanted to go balls to the wall and build the slabs as quickly as possible, what is the quickest schedule they could work on.

Could the concrete cure enough in 24 hours that they could technically do a floor every other day?

[jet cm]

If they wanted to go balls to the wall and build the slabs as quickly as possible, what is the quickest schedule they could work on.

Could the concrete cure enough in 24 hours that they could technically do a floor every other day?

The schedule is limited not so much by concrete curing (the forms & shoring handle loads) it's about the vertical & horizontal forming, MEP's in the slabs, & rebar.

Walsh has done at least two high rises on a two day cycle. The Columbian was one of them.

[cbotnyse]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_jan-08.jpg

[harryc]

From Illinois & Clark
http://aycu04.webshots.com/image/41643/2001441271074916586_rs.jpg

[Dr. Taco]

^^ Cbot, thats trump at its absolute best. nice day, best angle, ibm included



:slob:

[aaron38]

http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4bgkZmXkKI/AAAAAAAAUwI/PdYfrLMfjcc/P1180655.JPG?imgmax=800

Definitely starting to take it's place in the skyline.
And that's probably the highest a construction crane has been in Chicago in 8 years. (Park Tower)

[Wild Onion Mike]

[QUOTE=harryc;3274241]From Ashland and Lake

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R4bgmJmXkLI/AAAAAAAAUwU/11GPuTxc_Ig/P1180682.JPG?imgmax=720

Beautiful photo. BTW, a little known fact about Chicago is that the building on the right is the home of Lyon and Healy. Recognized as the best harp makers in the world. Who would have guessed in Chicago?.... butchers, railroads, and ...harps?

[BVictor1]

01/12/08

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584777.jpg

https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584784.jpg

[MayDay]

^Are the cranes in the foreground of the second pic for 300 N. LaSalle?

[BVictor1]

^^Yes^^

Red one 300 N. LaSalle

Yellow ones Trump.

[aaron38]

01/12/08
https://community.emporis.com/images/6/2008/01/584777.jpg

That lobby space right above the first transfer floors looks pretty fancy, and it's a huge space.

[BVictor1]

^^It's the ballboom.

[Tom Servo]

http://a726.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_1d0fe9966f9dc394fa5693b83f6da835.jpg
http://a844.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/76/l_f0a10a2bc7a17d8c3c91dc7f5c7e6473.jpg

winter in chicago... ahahhaaaaaaa it's cold and grey and steammy and trump is getting tallllll:whip: :jester: :previous:

[Nowhereman1280]

Bvics Photo really shows how Trump has begun to take on an entirely different life and nature since they washed the glass and have begun to light the interior with regular instead of construction lighting. Its really made the building come alive.

If you thought Trump looked shiny before, if you see it in person now it is absolutely spectacular!

[pasadenabinks]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f21/cbotnyse/trump/DSC_jan-08.jpg

You could sell that photo!! It's absolutely beautiful!!!

[cbotnyse]

You could sell that photo!! It's absolutely beautiful!!!I'm trying. (in sig) :cool: tell you're friends. :cheers:

[BVictor1]

I'm trying. (in sig) :cool: tell you're friends. :cheers:

Where?

[cbotnyse]

Where?sorry, I didnt add it yet. Working on it tonight. I'll probably put it in the River North section.

[jjk1103]

You could sell that photo!! It's absolutely beautiful!!!

......go back and re-take that pic in another year....:)

[hartss]

You could sell that photo!! It's absolutely beautiful!!!

I will pile on - that is one beauty of a photo. It is my new screensaver. Thanks very much!

[aluminum]

Are you people sure that the above photo is for free ? Nothing like Emporis, right ?

[Nowhereman1280]

Are you people sure that the above photo is for free ? Nothing like Emporis, right ?

CBOTNYSE took that picture, therefore he can post it on here for free if he wants to and still charge at his site...

[simcityaustin]

^^^ I think he was being sarcastic towards the amazing quality of the photo.