CHICAGO | One Chicago | 971 FT & 574 FT | 78 & 49 FLOORS - Page 79

SIGSEGV · #**1561** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

Forgive my ignorance, but how the hell does Comcast need TWO towers of that size?

I like how their skyline looks surrounded by trees.

They need lots of people to listen to you threaten to to stop their service until they give you a discount.

UPChicago · #**1562** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:29 PM**

Yea that tower is ugly as sin

Blahshead · #**1563** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:33 PM**

Taken yesterday. Busy site!

Edit: sorry for the low resolution. I took with my iPhone and didn't want the pic to be too grainy but I can make them bigger over the summer if people want more pics from this angle.

lu9 · #**1564** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:38 PM**

^^ yes please

pianowizard · #**1565** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomrQT

That Detroit tower looks like a mix between One Chicago Square and NEMA.

Yeah, I seem to be seeing more and more proposed or under-construction skyscrapers with these designs. They are starting to look like copycats, or at least "inspiring" each other.

Steely Dan · #**1566** Posted **May 24, 2019, 2:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by HomrQT

That Detroit tower looks like a mix between One Chicago Square and NEMA.

yeah, i see that too.

harryc · #**1567** Posted **May 24, 2019, 10:51 PM**

May 22

Chicago | One Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

Chicago | One W Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

Chicago | One Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

Chicago | One W Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

KWillChicago · #**1568** Posted **May 24, 2019, 11:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blahshead

Taken yesterday. Busy site!

Edit: sorry for the low resolution. I took with my iPhone and didn't want the pic to be too grainy but I can make them bigger over the summer if people want more pics from this angle.

Can you set up a webcam? Perfect vantage point for the first year of construction.

Blahshead · #**1569** Posted **May 25, 2019, 12:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Can you set up a webcam? Perfect vantage point for the first year of construction.

Unfortunately no, but I can continue to take pics from this spot periodically.

-Nick- · #**1570** Posted **May 25, 2019, 2:48 AM**

I'm really excited about this project. Too bad its quite a bit of a hike from where I work in the loop. I'm barely lucky enough to take a quick stroll to Vista to stair in amazement and grab a few shots.

BonoboZill4 · #**1571** Posted **May 25, 2019, 2:32 PM**

Epic shots there Harry!!

HomrQT · #**1572** Posted **May 25, 2019, 3:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by -Nick-

I'm really excited about this project. Too bad its quite a bit of a hike from where I work in the loop. I'm barely lucky enough to take a quick stroll to Vista to stair in amazement and grab a few shots.

I have 3 offices I switch between downtown. One of those offices is on the Mag Mile less than a 10 min walk from here. I've been finding reasons to be at this office more often now.

harryc · #**1573** Posted **May 31, 2019, 2:04 AM**

May 29

One Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

O-Cell, Sacrificial load tester.

One Chicago by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

maru2501 · #**1574** Posted **May 31, 2019, 3:59 PM**

moving along

thanks for the update

KWillChicago · #**1575** Posted **Jun 1, 2019, 1:38 PM**

When should we expect them to start digging down? Late june/early july?

Bombardier · #**1576** Posted **Jun 1, 2019, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

When should we expect them to start digging down? Late june/early july?

If only this weather would start cooperating... very wet May has not helped. Mid July we should see the site cut to LL1 except a berm around the secant wall. Coffer dams should go in around August for the cores. Trying to get to ground floor slab in December.

KOgc · #**1577** Posted **Jun 2, 2019, 3:37 PM**

I've heard this one is going to be built "top down". What exactly does that mean? I imagine the idea is that you try to get going on work above grade sooner (as the weather will play less of a role) but what's the sequence then for the deep foundation?

Are they still planning to do the job that way?

BonoboZill4 · #**1578** Posted **Jun 2, 2019, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by KOgc

I've heard this one is going to be built "top down". What exactly does that mean? I imagine the idea is that you try to get going on work above grade sooner (as the weather will play less of a role) but what's the sequence then for the deep foundation?

Are they still planning to do the job that way?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gCBVq7R6Q

This should explain it for you

harryc · #**1579** Posted **Jun 2, 2019, 11:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gCBVq7R6Q

This should explain it for you

Great little video - one of the big advantages of this method is that the floors provide the bracing for the walls - no need for all those long rakers - imagine this (Waterview) 1/4 block done on the full block sized site of One Chicago

2007_04-25-auto by Harry Carmichael, on Flickr

Rocket49 · #**1580** Posted **Jun 3, 2019, 2:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by BonoboZill4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2gCBVq7R6Q

This should explain it for you

Neat video.

But how is the dirt removed after the first slab is constructed?

In the video, the dirt seems to magically disappear.