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[gw04]

Morning (7AM) of 11/13/2015:

[gw04]

Around noon 11/13:

[1487]

Its still not clear (to me at least) what is going on with the temporary supports. These are installed to support that large steel beam that is being set in place today? Will a permanent column be installed later?

[ekt8750]

Originally Posted by 1487

Its still not clear (to me at least) what is going on with the temporary supports. These are installed to support that large steel beam that is being set in place today? Will a permanent column be installed later?

Yes that beam is part of the roof of the atrium on the east side. This render is what it'll look like:



As you can see there's members in there that won't be supported by the core of the structure and that's why they need the temporary supports.

[jsbrook]

The top of the core is starting to become visible at different points throughout the city! For example, you can see at the intersection of 18th and Walnut.

[bulgar]

Originally Posted by ekt8750

Yes that beam is part of the roof of the atrium on the east side. This render is what it'll look like:



As you can see there's members in there that won't be supported by the core of the structure and that's why they need the temporary supports.

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It'll be very interesting to see how they treat the fenestration on that entrance since (firstly) glazing cannot be manufactured in that size and secondly, even with structural sealant between glass, they'll need additional framing or fittings. I'm sure the final result will be much different in aesthetics than the renderings present.

My hunch regarding the temporary shoring is similar - probably there to help support the steel framing for the roof (may also assist with installation of the soffit too).

[Human Scale]

Originally Posted by bulgar

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It'll be very interesting to see how they treat the fenestration on that entrance since (firstly) glazing cannot be manufactured in that size and secondly, even with structural sealant between glass, they'll need additional framing or fittings. I'm sure the final result will be much different in aesthetics than the renderings present.

My hunch regarding the temporary shoring is similar - probably there to help support the steel framing for the roof (may also assist with installation of the soffit too).

If Foster + Partners had two pence for every time they heard that....

Outrageous fenestration, and pushing those boundaries, is what they're known for. With a project this big, I assume they'll want to push again.

[cjPhilly]

Originally Posted by bulgar

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It'll be very interesting to see how they treat the fenestration on that entrance since (firstly) glazing cannot be manufactured in that size and secondly, even with structural sealant between glass, they'll need additional framing or fittings. I'm sure the final result will be much different in aesthetics than the renderings present.

Good point. I'm envisioning (hoping for!) something like the ends of the Kimmel Center's barrel vaulted roof:



That to me would look seamless enough to capture the same look as a single, continuous piece of glass.

[summersm343]

Update from Building Philly





More photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/

[summersm343]

Update from Building Philly



More photos here:
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingPhilly/

[summersm343]

Philadelphia Skyline from the Belmont Plateau by bobglennan, on Flickr

[Jawnadelphia]

Beautiful shot ^

18th Street is closed off today --

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[Plokoon11]

Has the core hit 500 ft yet?

[UPenn18]

Originally Posted by Plokoon11

Has the core hit 500 ft yet?

Looks like it's right about there, if not just below. The Murano is about 500 feet and the core looks to be at almost the same height.

[ekt8750]

Looks like they jumped the core crane today.

[bulgar]

I completely overlooked this iconic landmark! This would seem a very viable treatment to keep the entrance appearing as clean as in the rendering. Good call!

[TechTalkGuy]

Would anyone like to predict the height of the core by New Year's eve?

In other words, how tall will the core reach when the Mummer's strut down Broad Street?

[alasi]

Originally Posted by TechTalkGuy

Would anyone like to predict the height of the core by New Year's eve?

In other words, how tall will the core reach when the Mummer's strut down Broad Street?

700

[Potain]

Originally Posted by 1487

Its still not clear (to me at least) what is going on with the temporary supports. These are installed to support that large steel beam that is being set in place today? Will a permanent column be installed later?

The fabricated beams are being set in two pieces each. So the temporary mast in the middle is there to support each half until they are joined together. once joined the mast can be removed and the beams will be supported only on each end.

[jsbrook]

I think it can. A casual look makes it appear as there would be narrow panes of vertical glass the entire length of the bumpout entrance. But that's not the case. It will not be panes that are 40 feet tall. Closer inspections shows horizontal etching across the width. It's more evident in a render pictured right outside the building site.

Originally Posted by bulgar

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It'll be very interesting to see how they treat the fenestration on that entrance since (firstly) glazing cannot be manufactured in that size and secondly, even with structural sealant between glass, they'll need additional framing or fittings. I'm sure the final result will be much different in aesthetics than the renderings present.

My hunch regarding the temporary shoring is similar - probably there to help support the steel framing for the roof (may also assist with installation of the soffit too).