CHICAGO | Trump Tower | 1,389' Official / 1,198' Roof | 96 FLOORS - Page 103

djvandrake · #**2041** Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 6:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by SolarWind

November 19, 2007

OOOOHHH!!!! Awesome shots and a very interesting addition to this one. I agree this double height floor adds a touch of interest to the illuminated facade.

BVictor1 · #**2042** Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 6:27 PM**

11/20/07

cbotnyse · #**2043** Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 6:59 PM**

what are the red scaffolding for?

harryc · #**2044** Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by cbotnyse

what are the red scaffolding for?

Used in installing the glass for the awning.

cbotnyse · #**2045** Posted **Nov 21, 2007, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by harryc

Used in installing the glass for the awning.

thanks harry, thats what I suspected, making sure it wasnt something more.

LaSalle.St.Station · #**2046** Posted **Nov 22, 2007, 7:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by BVictor1

11/20/07

nice pic and update bvic. not sure there shoud be greenery around the lighted garage but..... my dog will like it.

MiamiSpartan · #**2047** Posted **Nov 22, 2007, 1:28 PM**

There should always be greenery around every building...

Lecom · #**2048** Posted **Nov 22, 2007, 6:14 PM**

I wonder why Trump and his overblown ego haven't pushed his Midwest masterpiece from 96 to 100 floors, the way JHC was pushed from 95 into triple digits.

pip · #**2049** Posted **Nov 22, 2007, 7:14 PM**

This picture just screams Chicago, I love it.

Chi649 · #**2050** Posted **Nov 22, 2007, 10:03 PM**

From today. It looks like TTC may have started to rise. Hopefully our paparazzi's can get a better pic

More pics from today

aaron38 · #**2051** Posted **Nov 23, 2007, 5:04 PM**

I like the steel grey color the building takes on overcast days.

excel · #**2052** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 12:14 AM**

Starting to really make an impact, nice building.

Dr. Taco · #**2053** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 7:55 AM**

afternoon 11/23/07

Yes, that is the core at the top. This will start rising again very very soon!

hard at work

detail: I don't think anyone pointed this out. maybe, though. anyway, they've finished sealing the parking ramp windows to the main building, and they are continuing to put stainless on the columns

this building is VERY photogenic

they're doing facade work on the river

did anyone mention how shiny trump is? it hurts my eyes sometimes

Apex · #**2054** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 9:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by DUBAI2015

1960s, 1980s, 2000s.

Way to lose any architectural credibility for failing to recognize a classic Mies . . .

BVictor1 · #**2055** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 3:08 PM**

11/23/07

cbotnyse · #**2056** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 3:58 PM**

excellent photos jstush

Dalton · #**2057** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 8:09 PM**

Looking at the photos of construction at ground level, one has to ask the question:

How can they possibly open the hotel portion before the end of the year?

Alliance · #**2058** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Lecom

I wonder why Trump and his overblown ego haven't pushed his Midwest masterpiece from 96 to 100 floors, the way JHC was pushed from 95 into triple digits.

A mix of fear and impotence.

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Originally Posted by Dalton

How can they possibly open the hotel portion before the end of the year?

There was a good article explaining this recently. The hotel opening is VERY VERY soft. If I remeber correctly, only about 1/3 of the whole staff will be present and very few rooms will be occupied. Its kind of just like a training camp so the employees get real experience before the hotel OFFICIALLY opens next year (?). The operation will be nowhere near full scale and the entire hotel will not be open.

yarabundi · #**2059** Posted **Nov 24, 2007, 9:09 PM**

Soon to be taller than IBM'S. It's about time !!
I have to admit that sooner during the construction I didn't like the building but the higher it gets, the better it is.
I'm still not comfortable with the style though. It look more like an office tower to me.

aaron38 · #**2060** Posted **Nov 25, 2007, 12:38 AM**

As I moved south after taking that first picture, the sun was reflecting off the glass so brightly that I had a shadow from it.