CHICAGO | Waterview Tower | 1,047' Official / 1,035' Roof | 89 FLOORS |NEVER BUILT - Page 109

Ryan81 · #**2161** Posted **Aug 7, 2008, 11:37 PM**

There was a problem with my upload.

Here is the New Link to view my Waterview Tower model in Google Earth

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...1eaba&result=4

andydie · #**2162** Posted **Aug 8, 2008, 12:04 AM**

Hiya guys,

not sure if you guys noticed that but the Construction Status Pictures have been updated. Last one was from 6/18 and now a new one from 7/28 was added. It says: Work continues of the hotel portion of the building. I guess that should be a good sign or not?

F1 Tommy · #**2163** Posted **Aug 8, 2008, 12:10 AM**

Nice job Ryan81!!

Give it time. This tower will get done sooner or later.

TT

dagobert · #**2164** Posted **Aug 8, 2008, 3:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by andydie

Hiya guys,

not sure if you guys noticed that but the Construction Status Pictures have been updated. Last one was from 6/18 and now a new one from 7/28 was added. It says: Work continues of the hotel portion of the building. I guess that should be a good sign or not?

Well, they are trying to keep up the impression that the construction is going on, hence the "update" on the website. The only activity on Waterview is a regular walk-around performed by a security guard and an occasional maintenance worker who changes a light bulb when one burns out and maybe sweeps up the cobwebs.

budman · #**2165** Posted **Aug 8, 2008, 3:48 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan81

There was a problem with my upload.

Here is the New Link to view my Waterview Tower model in Google Earth

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...1eaba&result=4

Hey Ryan your models look great! Thanks for sharing.

jjk1103 · #**2166** Posted **Aug 9, 2008, 5:44 PM**

.......I guess I've lost track ? ........didn't someone say that all plans for this tower are on hold until after the Olympics ?

harryc · #**2167** Posted **Aug 12, 2008, 5:29 PM**

JACKinBeantown · #**2168** Posted **Aug 12, 2008, 10:12 PM**

Is there action in that photo, or has that crane been like that for months?

harryc · #**2169** Posted **Aug 12, 2008, 11:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinNYC

Is there action in that photo, or has that crane been like that for months?

Just blowing in the wind.

scalziand · #**2170** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 2:56 AM**

I've always found it odd that the forms were removed from the core and some of the larger columns, but not the smaller ones. Is there any particular reason why?

chi-arch · #**2171** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 1:44 PM**

I believe the only form work left on the building are those associated with work that was in the process of being formed at the time things stopped. My assumption would be that they simply felt it was ok to leave that work in place rather than remove it and have to start over again when things got started again.

cbotnyse · #**2172** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 2:34 PM**

I wonder how sales are doing.

dagobert · #**2173** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 2:35 PM**

What kind of things should be done to prepare WVT for the upcoming Chicago winter? Can they just leave everything as is exposed to the elements?

How many winters can this (and any other building without a facade or curtain wall that seals the structure) stand unprotected without suffering any serious damage?

Northwest · #**2174** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 2:49 PM**

Ive always wondered how long uncoated rebar can be allowed to sit and rust exposed to the elements without issues. Perhaps the rust is very thin but seeing the red-brown streaks on the concrete grow larger is disconcerting. I suspect the steel is OK considering sheet piles used for seawalls last for decades.

chi-arch · #**2175** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 3:18 PM**

It's fine as long as the city doesn't spray salt on it this winter or if Will Smith shows up to film "I am Legend"- the sequel....

ChicagoChicago · #**2176** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 8:25 PM**

Have you all seen the L tracks in this town??? Rust doesn't scare us!

Chicagoguy · #**2177** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 8:41 PM**

I hope we see work begin again on this by fall. It would sure be nice!

Apex · #**2178** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 8:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by chi-arch

It's fine as long as the city doesn't spray salt on it this winter or if Will Smith shows up to film "I am Legend"- the sequel....

I think you mean "I-Robot" - the sequel. "I Am Legend" doesn't leave too much room for a sequel with Will Smith if you know what I mean.
Spoiler: SMITH'S CHARACTER DIES

Chicagoguy · #**2179** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 8:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Apex

I think you mean "I-Robot" - the sequel. "I Am Legend" doesn't leave too much room for a sequel with Will Smith if you know what I mean.
Spoiler: SMITH'S CHARACTER DIES

Haha so true...although the deadness at this site definitely fits the stage for the I Am Legand setting, lol!

andydie · #**2180** Posted **Aug 13, 2008, 11:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicagoguy

Haha so true...although the deadness at this site definitely fits the stage for the I Am Legand setting, lol!

lol indeed! Actually it will be a PREQUEL that they will do of I AM LEGEND