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Blesha13 · #**3961** Posted **May 12, 2017, 12:25 AM**

So tonight is the last time we'll see these LA2024 colors?

colemonkee · #**3962** Posted **May 12, 2017, 1:09 AM**

Drove by this last night on the way home from the Dodger game and the lighting scheme is spectacular in person. Visually this went from another building in the skyline to the centerpiece. Even the people in my car, who are not skyscraper ubergeeks like the rest of us (and be honest with yourself, you are), audibly let out some gasps.

Just-In-Cali · #**3963** Posted **May 12, 2017, 2:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Totojuice

I agree. Would love to see what source this information is being taken from. It would be completely ridiculous not to light the spire -- almost as though someone was pulling our leg and trying to start a silly fight on a message board.

Well...between you and Brandon...im feeling a bit maligned...but whatever. This is where I got the info...it was stated by SLJR...a great guy whom worked on the tower. This is the page in the thread where it was stated.
Take from it what you will.

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...67291&page=179

Just-In-Cali · #**3964** Posted **May 12, 2017, 2:14 AM**

My mistake was assuming the cleaning mechinism was being interfered with. That wasnt stated. But it does look like those floodlights are all were getting. Again...I HOPE they update and give a more proper lighting

cesar90 · #**3965** Posted **May 12, 2017, 7:09 AM**

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Totojuice · #**3966** Posted **May 12, 2017, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Just-In-Cali

My mistake was assuming the cleaning mechinism was being interfered with. That wasnt stated. But it does look like those floodlights are all were getting. Again...I HOPE they update and give a more proper lighting

Sorry didn't mean to malign ;-) I just really don't believe they would go through the effort of including a spire and then not bother lighting it. It would seem like the most idiotic design EVER. And on top of that, simply lighting one random section of a 200 ft spire seems like such a bad joke that I just don't believe it. I would be willing to bet that by the time the building officially opens (in June?) they will find a way to light the spire.....

Valyrian Steel · #**3967** Posted **May 13, 2017, 12:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Totojuice

Sorry didn't mean to malign ;-) I just really don't believe they would go through the effort of including a spire and then not bother lighting it. It would seem like the most idiotic design EVER. And on top of that, simply lighting one random section of a 200 ft spire seems like such a bad joke that I just don't believe it. I would be willing to bet that by the time the building officially opens (in June?) they will find a way to light the spire.....

Yeah, it would be a huge buzzkill if they leave it that way. This stuff should've been figured out long ago.

BrandonJXN · #**3968** Posted **May 13, 2017, 6:49 PM**

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...25&oe=5979D73E

Calicool · #**3969** Posted **May 13, 2017, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Totojuice

Sorry didn't mean to malign ;-) I just really don't believe they would go through the effort of including a spire and then not bother lighting it. It would seem like the most idiotic design EVER. And on top of that, simply lighting one random section of a 200 ft spire seems like such a bad joke that I just don't believe it. I would be willing to bet that by the time the building officially opens (in June?) they will find a way to light the spire.....

My guess is they have to save at least one element for the grand opening. The spire will be lighted on opening day I'm sure. Also there seems to be elements on the face of the building that may be an additional LED source. Does anyone know about that?

Blesha13 · #**3970** Posted **May 14, 2017, 12:21 AM**

Beautiful.

Austin55 · #**3971** Posted **May 14, 2017, 5:50 AM**

Wow. Fantastic lighting.

spidey7312 · #**3972** Posted **May 14, 2017, 12:29 PM**

The whole spire appears to be lit in post #3968

LAsam · #**3973** Posted **May 15, 2017, 4:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by spidey7312

The whole spire appears to be lit in post #3968

Exactly what I was thinking. It wouldn't make sense for the spire not to be lit considering all the other lighting in place.

steveve · #**3974** Posted **May 15, 2017, 4:41 PM**

Took these photos during a visit at the beginning of the month:

colemonkee · #**3975** Posted **May 15, 2017, 4:50 PM**

Great shots, steveve! We rarely see shots of the base here, which is coming along nicely. Those palm trees are looking a little worse for wear, though.

BrandonJXN · #**3976** Posted **May 15, 2017, 9:56 PM**

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_g8iwDUMAAzCnk.jpg:large

photoLith · #**3977** Posted **May 18, 2017, 4:16 AM**

Whoa, the lighting is super sensual.

SpawnOfVulcan · #**3978** Posted **May 18, 2017, 2:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrandonJXN

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_g8iwDUMAAzCnk.jpg:large

Wow, that is a stunning building. At first I didn't like how it looked against the LA skyline, but with it lit up it's absolutely marvelous.

Justbuildit · #**3979** Posted **May 18, 2017, 3:46 PM**

Holy God! I'm very impressed with how this tower looks at night time all lit up.

The lighting really upgrades the tower big time it appears and is now making it one of my favorite towers, but the only problem is that it's only dark for a portion of the day. Too bad for this tower it can't be dark 24 hours a day. What do others think? Does the tower take a huge step back in terms of impressiveness when the lights come off or is it equally good day and night?

Rhody · #**3980** Posted **May 18, 2017, 7:25 PM**

Love the light display on LA's Queen, with the King in the foreground standing tall.