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1. Cloud Gate, transportation study, Buckingham Fountain, ca. August 21, 2002 Cloud Gate, transportation study, Buckingham Fountain, ca. August 21, 2002 Plazas; Fountains; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the concrete pavement near Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. Buildings visible in the background include the Blackstone Hotel, the Harrison Hotel Electric Garage, the Congress Hotel, the...
2. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Concrete; Construction workers; Structural systems; Trusses; Shovels; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the base of the sculpture and SBC Plaza.
3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Skyscrapers; Rigging and cables attach steel plates to the supporting steel of the partially built sculpture.
4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, assembling the weatherproof tent, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, assembling the weatherproof tent, April 14, 2004 Construction workers; Structural frames; Bolts & nuts; Skyscrapers; I-beams; Two workers atop a lift tighten bolts on the steel structure of the weatherproof tent. The tent provided shelter for the workers during cold weather, and added a cloak of secrecy as the sculpture took...
5. Crown Fountain, early site test, May 18, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site test, May 18, 2001 Mock-ups; Structural frames; Trees; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment;Dirt; Looking southwest toward an on-site mock-up showing the scale and impact of one tower. The Art Institute of Chicago and the Michigan Avenue street wall are visible in the background.
6. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Skyscrapers; Lawns; Stairways; Looking northwest toward the site from terrace level. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
7. Crown Fountain, site excavation, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, site excavation, September 2, 2003 Lawns; Trees; Skyscrapers; Trailers; The site of Crown Fountain as construction was about to begin. Buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
8. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, ca. September 16, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, ca. September 16, 2003 Excavation; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Retaining walls; Trees; As the reservoir was excavated, the formwork for a concrete retaining wall was added around its sides. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background.
9. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, September 19, 2003 Excavation; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Retaining walls; Trees; Construction of the concrete retaining walls surrounding the reservoir.
10. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 10, 2003 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, October 10, 2003 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Trailers; Construction equipment; Trees; Skyscrapers; View of the northwest corner of the construction site. The 20 North Michigan Avenue building is visible in the background.
11. Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, north tower, test of reservoir, March 4, 2004 Reservoirs; Testing; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Concrete; Trees; Reflections; Trailers; Looking north toward the north tower during a test of the reservoir. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background. Other visible buildings include the...
12. Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Crown Fountain, installing glass brick panels, April 5, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Structural systems; Construction workers; Pipes (Conduits); Ladders; Concrete; Trees; Skyscrapers; Footprints; Workers guide a glass panel into place on the north tower of Crown Fountain as it is hoisted from above by a crane. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible in the background.
13. Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa, video test run, north tower, May 19, 2004 Crown Fountain, Jaume Plensa, video test run, north tower, May 19, 2004 Glass blocks; Structural frames; Faces; Lighting; Testing; Crates; Skyscrapers; Artist Jaume Plensa on site during a video test run. An image of a face is visible on the north tower's LED screen.
14. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel skeleton, ca. August 26, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel skeleton, ca. August 26, 2002 Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; I-beams; Skyscrapers; View from below of the steel I-beams forming the skeletal structure of the Pavilion’s roof. In designing the stage area, Frank Gehry took great care to ensure that the sense of intimacy enjoyed by those...
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, installing structural steel for the headdress, May 13, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Sawhorses; Structural steel for the headdress was hoisted from above by a crane during installation. The first steel panels had been added as the ribbons of the headdress began to take shape.
16. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, surface mock-up, September 18, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, surface mock-up, September 18, 2002 Mock-ups; Skyscrapers; Ladders; View of a mock-up of the headdress's surface.
17. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, close-up view of steel panels, May 29, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, close-up view of steel panels, May 29, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Close-up view of the headdress's newly installed steel panels.
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, profile view of headdress, June 5, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, profile view of headdress, June 5, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Lampposts; Parks; Looking east toward the newly installed steel panels and structural steel of the headdress. Two large cranes and three smaller lifts are visible on site.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partial view of headdress, August 7, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, partial view of headdress, August 7, 2003 Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Looking northeast toward the Pavilion, where the areas of the headdress are in various stages of completion. Concrete columns, which will support the trellis, are visible in the foreground and the Blue...
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with headdress under construction, August 7, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, view with headdress under construction, August 7, 2003 Scaffolding; Cantilever construction; Automobiles; Skyscrapers; Looking toward the headdress's newly installed steel panels.
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