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1. BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 13, 2003 BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 13, 2003 Skyscrapers; Trees; Trailers; The western approach ramp for the BP Bridge is outlined in rebar, or reinforcing bar, and was later cast in concrete.
While the shape of the Bridge was still being decided, architect Frank Gehry agreed...
2. BP Bridge, formwork for ramp, June 6, 2003 BP Bridge, formwork for ramp, June 6, 2003 Skyscrapers; Ladders; Trees; Looking northeast toward formwork for the concrete foundation ramp of the BP Bridge. Buildings visible in the background include the Buckingham, 400 East Randolph Street Condominiums, and Harbor Point....
3. BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, ca. July 30, 2003 BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, ca. July 30, 2003 Streets; Trees; Parks; Construction equipment; Trucks; Hoisting machinery; View of the partially constructed foundation ramp for the BP Bridge taken from the headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Concrete columns that will support the Pavilion's trellis are visible alongside...
4. BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, August 10, 2003 BP Bridge, construction of the foundation ramp, August 10, 2003 Streets; Parks; Trees; Scaffolding; Automobiles; A view of the partially constructed western approach ramp for the BP Bridge, taken from the headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
As with all Frank Gehry-designed structures, the shape of the BP...
5. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Trees; Hoisting machinery; A view of the concrete foundation ramp during construction and the landscaping between the curves of the Bridge. The subtle slope of BP Bridge allowed for the serpentine curvature visible here, and made...
6. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Trees; Skyscrapers; A view of the concrete foundation ramp during construction and the landscaping between the curves of the Bridge. The subtle slope of BP Bridge allowed for the serpentine curvature visible here, and made...
7. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Trees; View of the partially completed concrete foundation ramp.
8. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Flags; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking west toward formwork for the concrete foundation ramp of the BP Bridge.
9. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Construction workers; Flags; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking southwest toward the concrete foundation ramp during construction. A worker adjusts a temporary flag pole displaying a United States flag and a Minnesota Vikings flag. The top of the CNA Center...
10. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, September 12, 2003 Trees; Skyscrapers; Construction workers; Looking northeast toward the concrete foundation ramp during construction.
11. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 1, 2003 Trees; Skyscrapers; Surveying equipment; Construction workers; Looking northeast toward the partially completed concrete foundation ramp.
12. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 Hoisting machinery; Trees; A view of the concrete foundation ramp during construction.
13. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 13, 2003 Surveying equipment; Construction workers; Pails; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking northwest toward the concrete foundation ramp of BP Bridge during construction.
14. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 17, 2003 Structural frames; Pails; Trees; Skyscrapers; View of the top of the concrete foundation ramp. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", can be seen along its sides.
15. BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, concrete foundation ramp, October 17, 2003 Structural frames; Trees; View of the top of the concrete foundation ramp. Subframing for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", can be seen along its sides.
16. BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, October 1, 2003 BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, October 1, 2003 Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Trees; Skyscrapers; Adding the subframing along a curve of the concrete foundation ramp. The subframing provides support for the stainless steel shingles, or "scales", that will form the surface of the BP Bridge.
17. BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, October 1, 2003 BP Bridge, subframing for shingles, October 1, 2003 Structural frames; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Trees; Skyscrapers; Adding the subframing along a curve of the concrete approach ramp in Daley Bicentennial Plaza. The subframing provides support for the stainless steel shingles, or “scales,” that will form the surface...
18. BP Bridge, shingles, April 15, 2004 BP Bridge, shingles, April 15, 2004 Trees; Taken from the Daley Bicentennial Plaza, a view of the eastern ramp of the BP Bridge, covered in stainless steel shingles, or "scales".
19. BP Bridge, waterproofing, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, waterproofing, October 17, 2003 Structural frames; Brooms & brushes; Trees; Skyscrapers; A view of the waterproofing covering the foundation ramp of the BP Bridge, prior to the installation of the wooden deck. 400 East Randolph Street and Harbor Point are visible in the background.
20. BP Bridge, western approach ramp, October 17, 2003 BP Bridge, western approach ramp, October 17, 2003 Structural frames; Streets; Trees; Skyscrapers; A close-up view of the concrete surface of the western approach span prior to the installation of the wooden deck. Lake Point Tower is visible in the background.
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