CHICAGO | Highrise Projects & Construction, v7

[harryc]

Originally Posted by Skyguy_7

Thanks Solar. From afar, the structural elements appear to be painted white. Not sure if that's the final product or a coat of primer.



...That leaves with at least 100 options. Cmon Bvic, or else we'll start making guesses, starting with the letter A. Antunafish?

It appears that they are re-facing the concrete - chipping off the top layer to expose the rebar, then applying a new layer.

[10023]

Originally Posted by harryc

That is not how trains work - and they seem to hit about the right speed on this pair of turns (unlike Sheridan).

Coning of Wheels Civil Companion

It is how trains work. All high speed rail in Europe uses banked turns. The centrifugal force keeps the wheels in contact with the tracks; you don't need upstops.

[LouisVanDerWright]

And the L is going to be operating at HSR speeds? I've never seen a banked curve of any note on a heavy rail transit system.

[the urban politician]

I guess we could turn it into a roller coaster?

[Ned.B]

Originally Posted by munchymunch

The entire project? Or the parking lot?

I assume he means the eastern lot. SCB is working on the conversion of the tower to residential.

[Bonsai Tree]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

Can't say to much because I don't know that much, but I've heard from a quite reliable source a rumor on who's been hired for the Tribune redevelopment.

All I'll say is that it's an architect with a completed project in Chicago, and I don't think people will be too disappointed.

Could we have just one more hint? I mean that spectrum is really large. Has the firm recently completed a building in Chicago, and is it just one building?

Also, did your friend say when we should be anticipating seeing the design/news about the redevelopment in the future (like in 2017, or 2018)?

[munchymunch]

Originally Posted by Ned.B

I assume he means the eastern lot. SCB is working on the conversion of the tower to residential.

I'm assuming the low rise portion will also be torn down.

[BVictor1]

Originally Posted by munchymunch

I'm assuming the low rise portion will also be torn down.

Nope...

[harryc]

Aug 12
Going strong






Becoming one with the neighbor.


On you terms.


Keeping the streets clean and clear.

[harryc]

Aug 12




Neatly dressed concrete work.

[harryc]

Aug 12

[harryc]

Aug 12





The orange is toned way down on this photo to allow the detail through - a VERY orange screen.

[brian_b]

Originally Posted by 10023

It is how trains work. All high speed rail in Europe uses banked turns. The centrifugal force keeps the wheels in contact with the tracks; you don't need upstops.

Banking is only needed if centrifugal forces are very high. Train wheel design is pretty clever and deals with it naturally:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8BOBwD4hc

[harryc]

Aug 12




A very tall blank wall - to protect the hotel guests from any future flaming data center woes.


With the arena in the foreground

[harryc]

Aug 8
The old ABC book building has been saved and restored.






Say what you want about the stadium, but the DID move this, the one cool building left on that block.
(2014)


Today

[SteelMonkey]

Wondered where that building went. By the photos I now know. Nice shots and sweet dog

Top left to lower right
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8544549,-87.6198343,92a,35y,270h,39.45t/data=!3m1!1e3

[10023]

Originally Posted by brian_b

Banking is only needed if centrifugal forces are very high. Train wheel design is pretty clever and deals with it naturally:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku8BOBwD4hc

Then what is responsible for "slow zones" for CTA trains? I'm just trying to figure out what they do to speed up transit in Chicago, because that needs to happen.

[10023]

How much does moving a building like that cost?

I wonder if one could make a viable business of moving rowhouses with great bones to more desirable locations.

[harryc]

Originally Posted by 10023

How much does moving a building like that cost?

I wonder if one could make a viable business of moving rowhouses with great bones to more desirable locations.

https://www.wolfehousebuildingmovers.com/

A Family business - Met Mr Wolfe, his sons, and a few grandsons. German Baptists IIRC, at first I thought it was really odd thing for Amish tourists, but that was just more of the family passing by on a road trip. Wish I had had more time to explore the intersection between simple 18th century lifestyle, and moving buildings.

Mr Wolfe


Some more of family - the boys are sweeping gravel off of the plates as the house inches along.

[Skyguy_7]

^That is an awesome back story. Thanks for sharing.