CHICAGO | 300 North LaSalle | 785 FT / 239 M | 60 FLOORS - Page 52

Haworthia · #**1021** Posted **Nov 14, 2007, 4:36 AM**

Holy smokes that's a nice shot. I get a glimpse of this feller whenever I ride the Harlem branch of the green line into downtown. I've become a bit attached to it so thanks for the shot.

BVictor1 · #**1022** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 9:48 PM**

Looks like there are several sections of tower that will soon be added to the south crane.

cbotnyse · #**1023** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 10:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by Nowhereman1280

Wow, this building is already at a point where it can start making an impact on the skyline. I think this is one of those buildings where you don't realize how much of an impact it will have until it starts getting up there!

Thanks for the pics everyone!

I think its gonna have a very dramatic effect on the river's skyline, if I can call it that. I drive down Wacker Dr everyday and it is already making its presence known. Compared to its neighbors on the north side of the river, this thing is gonna dominate!

FastFerrari82 · #**1024** Posted **Nov 15, 2007, 10:16 PM**

Nice progress on the high steel there, but man im ready for some skin on this build, and seems like its gonna be in good company, not to far from
Waterview,Trump

harryc · #**1025** Posted **Nov 16, 2007, 4:01 PM**

They are getting pouring the 16th floor now.

harryc · #**1026** Posted **Nov 17, 2007, 3:47 AM**

Nov 14 pm - crane needs jumping ( N one also )

Nov 16 pm

Sections waiting

Detail

SolarWind · #**1027** Posted **Nov 17, 2007, 8:52 AM**

November 13, 2007

simcityaustin · #**1028** Posted **Nov 19, 2007, 5:19 AM**

Taken 11/17 - This thing moves fast.

SolarWind · #**1029** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 12:50 AM**

November 19, 2007

sentinel · #**1030** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 12:53 AM**

^^Excellent camera-sleuthing Solarwind! Can't wait to see the full curtainwall go up!!

SolarWind · #**1031** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by sentinel

^^Excellent camera-sleuthing Solarwind! Can't wait to see the full curtainwall go up!!

It should go quickly. They have a lot of glass panels on site spread across several floors. They started work on the southwest corner today.

SamInTheLoop · #**1032** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 1:03 AM**

^ Awesome work, Solarwind. Can't wait to see this curtain wall - have high expectations for it!

Dr. Taco · #**1033** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 1:08 AM**

its gonna look good!

don't yell at me, but the impression I get is that glass "is just wavy", ie. there's nothing we can do about it because of the way it cools. But why is IBM's glass not really that wavy compared to all the new glass going up?

I only bring it up because the glass on this building is going to be wavy without a doubt and it appears those who don't like it just have to get used to it and concentrate their gaze on the already lovely fins, but if they could make glass look awesome with IBM, why not new buildings?

anyway, thanks for the pics Solarwind. I'm looking forward to this

Chitown · #**1034** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 1:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by SolarWind

November 19, 2007

Nanner time!

SolarWind · #**1035** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 2:02 AM**

November 19, 2007

This is a current photo of the test panels first shown a few weeks ago. They were covered up for a time, but they're exposed again. Probably should have left the covering on awhile longer.

There seems to be some type of backing so you're not able to see through the glass.

This is the back of the corner panel installed today. The photo is looking south.

I've circled in yellow where the curtain wall is being installed. I apologize for the photo. This by far the worst one I've ever posted, but as you can see the weather conditions were not ideal.

And a close up. You can see all the glass panels waiting on the different floors. Again the picture sucks, but oh well.

I think this is the most I've written to describe photos I've taken. I'm worn out.

F1 Tommy · #**1036** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 2:13 AM**

solarwind,the photos look great as usual.This is going to be one hell of a building.I like the fog shot.I think it got down to 3/4 of a mile and 3000 RVR
this morning at ORD.London fog!!

ardecila · #**1037** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by jstush04

But why is IBM's glass not really that wavy compared to all the new glass going up?

It is. IBM just has mullions and spandrels that are very thick when compared to glass buildings. The effect is not as noticeable because the glass panels aren't sandwiched next to each other so closely on IBM.

harryc · #**1038** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 3:13 AM**

A few more of the glass ( street level )

SolarWind · #**1039** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 3:34 AM**

When the weather clears up, I'm planning on taking more pictures. I hear that the windows on the first few floors will be installed on an expedited schedule which is good news. I'm really looking forward to seeing the curtain wall go up.

Knightwing · #**1040** Posted **Nov 20, 2007, 3:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by F1 Tommy

I think it got down to 3/4 of a mile and 3000 RVR
this morning at ORD.London fog!!

I keep forgetting that there are people on the forums who know what RVR is!!! Great!