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seoulstice_sji · #**5441** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 12:49 AM**

It looks like a Chinese building somewhere in Shenzhen. Good job Chicago

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Seoul, Kr .The Capital of Capitals
서울시 수도의 수도는
롯데월드타워 높이 556m
Lotte World Tower; Height: 556m/1824'
전망대: 세계 3위 (500M)
Third tallest observation deck in the world (500M)
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Location: Seoul, Kr

BonoboZill4 · #**5442** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 1:31 AM**

skysoar · #**5443** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 4:55 PM**

Maybe its the elevation of Vista, but it looks much taller than AON from any angle, even more so than Vistas reported 60 ft height advantage. Vistas location is perfect for the skyline of Chicago. If ever a building fit its location perfectly, this is it, at the confluence of a river and close to the entrance of a great lake...simply astonishing.

Zapatan · #**5444** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 5:08 PM**

Nice shots Bonobo, looks cold though...

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Originally Posted by skysoar

Maybe its the elevation of Vista, but it looks much taller than AON from any angle, even more so than Vistas reported 60 ft height advantage. Vistas location is perfect for the skyline of Chicago. If ever a building fit its location perfectly, this is it, at the confluence of a river and close to the entrance of a great lake...simply astonishing.

The main roof of AON is about 1,120' since the last ~15 feet are reached by the mechanical box on the roof.

Still that's only a 70 foot difference which isn't much at all, but still noticeable from many angles.

A ~1,200 foot roof/fully occupied building is pretty impressive height wise, beautiful building too

Sohcatoah · #**5445** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 9:05 PM**

Ascent into the clouds

skysoar · #**5446** Posted **Feb 12, 2019, 10:15 PM**

My, My ,what a view. Aon and Vista, a marriage made directly from skyscraper heaven. Vista, along with AON has really helped to shift the focus of the skyline eastward.

RedCorsair87 · #**5447** Posted **Feb 13, 2019, 2:58 AM**

And 2 Pru... and my fantasy of BCBS adding another addition to their tower making it a supertall

kolchak · #**5448** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 12:11 AM**

Great shot! The SOB is just gigantic. It really looks 2x bigger than Vista there.

KWillChicago · #**5449** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 12:21 AM**

Not to get off topic but speaking of the BCBS addition, any news of when the northwestern tower is supposed to start?

Fvn · #**5450** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 2:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by KWillChicago

Not to get off topic but speaking of the BCBS addition, any news of when the northwestern tower is supposed to start?

Simpson Querry phase 2? Don't think there's anything new on that, I don't even know if phase 1 is 100% ready for use yet.

pianowizard · #**5451** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 2:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

And 2 Pru...

Good point. It's easy to forget that 2 Prudential is technically a supertall as its structural height exceeds 300 m, although in Chicago it doesn't look very prominent as it's eclipsed by nearby Aon, Vista, and Trump Hotel. In most other cities a building like 2 Pru would stand out much more.

F1 Tommy · #**5452** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 2:45 PM**

I bet after the building is topped out glass installation will speed up significantly. McHugh will throw a lot more manpower into it so they can save face and be done close to on time

Skyguy_7 · #**5453** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 3:18 PM**

^ It's a union project and you're talking about two different trades. Once the superstructure is complete, Masons can't just move down to glass installation. One thing for sure to increase the pace will be improving weather.

City Wide · #**5454** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by F1 Tommy

I bet after the building is topped out glass installation will speed up significantly. McHugh will throw a lot more manpower into it so they can save face and be done close to on time

this thought is based on what? If manpower and finance and logistics were available now then they would be in use.

cozy · #**5455** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 9:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

^ It's a union project and you're talking about two different trades. Once the superstructure is complete, Masons can't just move down to glass installation. One thing for sure to increase the pace will be improving weather.

Yeah, the wind has been rough lately. The tallest levels they are glazing now are over 400 feet in the air, dealing with <30mph gusts of wind on an average day. I'm sure efco is having a blast swinging those panels around

LouisVanDerWright · #**5456** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 10:00 PM**

Looks like the top few penthouses might have a view of the Picasso in Daley Plaza:

F1 Tommy · #**5457** Posted **Feb 14, 2019, 11:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

^ It's a union project and you're talking about two different trades. Once the superstructure is complete, Masons can't just move down to glass installation. One thing for sure to increase the pace will be improving weather.

Surprised I have to say this but I am sure they have people that are not "masons" assisting with the cement work that can assist with building up the window structures.

They have been working like snails on the windows no matter what the weather has been by the way.

harryc · #**5458** Posted **Feb 15, 2019, 3:51 AM**

Feb 12

Feb 13

PittsburghPA · #**5459** Posted **Feb 15, 2019, 3:57 AM**

Great pictures as always Harry. Does anyone know why the core is larger only on the blow through floor?

Skyguy_7 · #**5460** Posted **Feb 15, 2019, 1:57 PM**

^It's likely because a couple elevator shafts end there, as the blow thru floor is an amenity level.. Which has me thinking.. Imagine if they make it available to hotel guests!

As mentioned by others, the glass really POPS on overcast days. It is gorgeous. Love the Feb 12th shots, Harry.