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^^^ I really like the glazing change, it makes kinda a pixelated effect. Also, it emphasizes the curves from a distance.

I asked about those wood form things a couple days ago but no one seemed to notice. I guess they just ran out of money and are now going to use wood railings for the rooms.

Also, as I predicted, the effect of the waves is now becoming more obvious from a distance on the higher floors as they are at a greater angle to a far viewpoint. This is especially noticeable as Aqua begins to rise over the end of Fairbanks. See the top right side of Aqua in Harrys las photo, you can notice it even from the spire site...
     
     
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Pedway From Aqua to Fairmont Hotel
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Dark and grainy pictures due to not being able to get close to work due to barricades and a speed flash only throws so far.

Talked with one of the construction workers, he said the target is to have this pedway complete in a week or so.
     
     
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Wonderful set(s) as usual.
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Those have got to be formwork for the balconies. Could they have decided to custom fabricate on site? That they'll be hand forming and welding the balconies, using those forms as guides?
     
     
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Those have got to be formwork for the balconies. Could they have decided to custom fabricate on site? That they'll be hand forming and welding the balconies, using those forms as guides?
My guess is that they are temporary guardrails (required by OSHA) while workmen either put up the new railings or work in the interior spaces of those particular floors (prior to permanent rails being put up).
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GREAT SHOTS Early Buyer !!! ......at this pace, it looks like the building will be topped out and the exterior complete by next Spring (May ?) !! ......
     
     
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The tower itself is turning out great, but the huge podium is just plain horrible.
     
     
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