CHICAGO | Aqua | 858 FT / 262 M | 87 FLOORS - Page 92

CGII · #**1821** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 1:35 AM**

It's going to be really cool when all the subterranean stuff in LSE will be concealed. Seeing those recent construction shots those streets are starting to look more like hills rather than the top floor of a tunnel complex.

Nowhereman1280 · #**1822** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 1:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by CGII

It's going to be really cool when all the subterranean stuff in LSE will be concealed. Seeing those recent construction shots those streets are starting to look more like hills rather than the top floor of a tunnel complex.

I know, I already love the maze of elevated streets in that area, more Pedway and stores is just going to make it more kick ass. I hope all of the lower streets have tunnels and retail someday...

FastFerrari82 · #**1823** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 4:56 AM**

is this building going to standout or what?...will it have any unique color scheme to it at night?

EarlyBuyer · #**1824** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 9:04 PM**

Taken by EarlyBuyer 10/17/07

i_am_hydrogen · #**1825** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 9:24 PM**

My office is a stone's throw away from this site, and yet I haven't taken a look at it in a few weeks. Thanks for the photos.

cubbbyblue · #**1826** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 9:29 PM**

I am very curious to see the formwork for the balconies...all I can think of is logistical nightmare. It appears, from comparing the renderings to the constructions photos, that the balconies will begin forming with the next floor, but the "wavyness" of the balconies become apparent in about 3-4 floors.

wrab · #**1827** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 9:55 PM**

^^ They'll be using GPS for the balconies - and I share your anticipation about seeing them begin to appear. Finally, concrete living up to its full sculptural potential!

Saber925 · #**1828** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 10:26 PM**

Thanks for the update EarlyBuyer.

It appears that in the interim we missed seeing the process used to span the roof of the ComEd substaion.

honte · #**1829** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 10:31 PM**

Thanks for the photos, EarlyBuyer. The sheer amount of raw concrete that has been brought into downtown Chicago over the last five years is hard to fathom.

And I must say - now that the Mies access ramp down to the service levels has been completely surrounded, it looks so damn hot.

SamInTheLoop · #**1830** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 10:42 PM**

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Thanks for the update EarlyBuyer.

It appears that in the interim we missed seeing the process used to span the roof of the ComEd substaion.

It hasn't actually happened yet - that's what I'm waiting for as well - nothing has been built directly over the substation as of today......I've been wondering if there is going to be some sort of major cantilevering involved (they have some really robust rebar work just east and south of the station, so maybe)......anyone know for sure??

cubbbyblue · #**1831** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 11:15 PM**

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It hasn't actually happened yet - that's what I'm waiting for as well - nothing has been built directly over the substation as of today......I've been wondering if there is going to be some sort of major cantilevering involved (they have some really robust rebar work just east and south of the station, so maybe)......anyone know for sure??

I'm confused as to what this substation is...sorry for my stupidity

Nowhereman1280 · #**1832** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 11:21 PM**

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And I must say - now that the Mies access ramp down to the service levels has been completely surrounded, it looks so damn hot.

Are you talking about that ramp in the road where you keep going back and forth until you get to the bottom? Why do you call it "the Mies ramp"? Was it designed by Mies as part of the Illinois center?

Chitown · #**1833** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 11:40 PM**

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I'm confused as to what this substation is...sorry for my stupidity

I imagine its large transformers used to distribute power to more local areas.

honte · #**1834** Posted **Oct 24, 2007, 11:42 PM**

^ Sam, this was Horio's answer to your question. As far as cantilevers as an option, those would be some enormous beams to make that span with these loads.

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There will be some very large steel girders which will span the COMED substation to columns on the site and thru the columbus bridge. Very likely you will see these in the next couple months showing up on site. From upper columbus you won't even be able to tell there is a building below.

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Are you talking about that ramp in the road where you keep going back and forth until you get to the bottom? Why do you call it "the Mies ramp"? Was it designed by Mies as part of the Illinois center?

My understanding of the situation is that Mies's office did all of the planning for Illinois Center, including the 3-level road system. The Mies plans for building layout and executed buildings such as 1+2 IC certainly show it. Someone, please correct if I am missing information.

Nowhereman1280 · #**1835** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 1:13 AM**

^^^ That's what I thought. It makes sense to me. His Illinois center buildings are definitely well integrated into the three level streets...

EarlyBuyer · #**1836** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 2:24 AM**

Ripple Effect To Start Soon At Aqua

Alliance · #**1837** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 2:44 AM**

Sounds like we'll be seeing that fancy system soon enough.

Steely Dan · #**1838** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 2:38 PM**

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Ripple Effect To Start Soon At Aqua

earlybuyer, posting full articles from outside sources is not permitted on this forum. and you must provide a source link for every article blurb posted.

EarlyBuyer · #**1839** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 4:03 PM**

Ripple Effect To Start Soon At Aqua

Link to article in Best Chicago Condos: http://www.bestchicagocondos.com/blo...-soon-at-aqua/

Dalton · #**1840** Posted **Oct 25, 2007, 10:23 PM**

Can someone explain why it is necessary to use GPS to set the formwork for the balconies and give a brief overview of how it's done? I didn't realize that GPS mapping could be that accurate (to within less than an inch). Is it simply a cost and time savings method or does it actually result in a better quality work?