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giallo · #**1741** Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 6:38 AM**

I braved the 40c/100f (not including the 75% humidity of course) heat to get some pictures. This is the nicest its been outside in a looong time. I kid you not.

July 23

As you've probably already read, the hole is finally starting.

At first I thought the building looked awkward from this angle, but now that it's taller I really like it.

This is how it looks at street level. Fits like a glove I'd say.

Skymyhusband · #**1742** Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 6:52 AM**

Excellent update, Giallo, thanks

staff · #**1743** Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 7:35 AM**

It looks incredibly tall now. Not even funny anymore - just really scary. I feel bad for the Jin Mao, which is completely dwarfed by now.

Exciting times with the hole too. When will it be topped out? Late September?

Skymyhusband · #**1744** Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 7:37 AM**

Yes, I've read somewhere that it will be topped out late september.

xiahoudun · #**1745** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 3:22 AM**

Thanks for the last update, Giallo

rbowk · #**1746** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 5:47 AM**

sweet it has finally started this is going to be good watching it go up

Skymyhusband · #**1747** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 8:02 AM**

From Xitek.com july 23th

flickr, shots taken july 23th by Judtree

Rise To The Top · #**1748** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 8:31 AM**

This is so exiting!

KevinFromTexas · #**1749** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 9:10 AM**

Sweet. Thanks for the updates, folks.

malec · #**1750** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 9:30 AM**

smog!

Urban Zombie · #**1751** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 9:51 AM**

^
And in a developing country!!! Who would've thunk it?!

Nice updates Giallo and Skymyhusband!

Skymyhusband · #**1752** Posted **Jul 24, 2007, 10:35 AM**

Looks like the second crane is being installed:

Skymyhusband · #**1753** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 6:32 AM**

Thanks autumnriver SSC:

Quote:

A pic taken at 06:30, 25 July 2007
By threehorses, xitek.com

Installing second crane this morning.

Slugbelch · #**1754** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 12:18 PM**

Hope you guys caught the Discovery Ch. special on the SWFC part 2 last night.

Skymyhusband · #**1755** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 12:35 PM**

Unavailable from France, but still hope to find a good link

Impressive shot from Cityrain taken today:

giallo · #**1756** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 12:56 PM**

^Holy shit!!!! The bracings will be exposed at night. This building has just reached a whole new level.

Skymyhusband · #**1757** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 1:08 PM**

Dr Jekyll hides its bracing

Norman Y. · #**1758** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 2:49 PM**

Amazing Building!

ahdude27 · #**1759** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 6:47 PM**

that picture made me fall in love with this building AGAIN!!!

Fabb · #**1760** Posted **Jul 25, 2007, 7:53 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by giallo

^Holy shit!!!! The bracings will be exposed at night. This building has just reached a whole new level.

I agree.
That's an excellent surprise. I guess that the top will add a dramatic touch at night as well.