Wow! I did not think that would be reinforced concrete! Anyone know if this is just cheaper or actually stronger than steel columns?

Beautiful sets all along Harry :-)

This one will be great I have a feeling...

^^Probably cheaper.

Now if only they would continue with that formwork all the way up!

The spans aren't all that large so concrete makes sense. It's less about what is stronger and more about efficiency. With the tight spacing of the angled columns on the transfer floor, it's mostly compression forces from double to single columns. Steel is optimal for really long spans, particularly in office buildings, but then you get really deep ceiling-floor plenums which isn't ideal in residential.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfUgSwA...d=9nn3l4cp8jtf

This was on January 25th. It looks really cool

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Getting ready for the screens.

Do you suppose the developers are trying to lure M&M as a tenant?

There is a Mars plant in Galewood ( ~9mi )

And Mars' Mars/Wrigley operations are HQ'd on Goose Island.

Those are some awesome pics... the snow, carbide & carbon building, bold diagonal columns... great job HarryC. I’d want a couple of those to frame if I was in any way connected to this project.

I was out shooting the river on Tuesday night, and while on the DuSable Bridge, the right work lights at 300 N Michigan caught my eye. So I wandered over there for a few frames.

https://nickulivieriphotography.zenf...32153644-6.jpg


https://nickulivieriphotography.zenf...32153816-6.jpg

Tighter crop of the above shot:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuiD4BCX...pg&name=medium

I think this is a great project for the location. The A bracing is a nice architectural touch that makes this tower uniquely respectable.

Great shots all around!

Wow, great photos! Love those A/V (?) columns as well.

They are great shots. I always assumed they were "M"s for either Michigan or Citizen M (or both).

The Magnificent Mile Building!

even better!

well, except that it's not on the Magnificent Mile... sorry for being a Debbie Downer... :runaway:

How about Millennium Mile :cheers:

Feb 16





the backside

Looks like 332 North Michigan is getting completely gutted. Anybody know what that will be ? A lot of work to stay a chicago sports novelty shop.