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1. BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 18, 2003 Excavation; Business people; Close-up view of waterproofing problems uncovered when Daley Bicentennial Plaza was excavated in preparation for the construction of the BP Bridge.
2. BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 6, 2003 BP Bridge, excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza, June 6, 2003 Excavation; Trees; Skyscrapers; Excavating Daley Bicentennial Plaza in preparation for the construction of the BP Bridge.
3. BP Bridge, filling in Daley Bicentennial Plaza, April 15, 2004 BP Bridge, filling in Daley Bicentennial Plaza, April 15, 2004 Lampposts; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking toward the landscaping below the span of the BP Bridge, east of Columbus Drive.
4. BP Bridge, installing the wooden planking, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, installing the wooden planking, February 13, 2004 Construction workers; Streets; Hammers; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; The 20-foot wide surface of the BP Bridge is decked with Pau Lope wood, a Brazilian hardwood similar to teak. It is extremely durable and was harvested using sustainable practices. A drawback to using...
5. BP Bridge, installing the wooden planking, February 25, 2004 BP Bridge, installing the wooden planking, February 25, 2004 Construction workers; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Installing the wooden planking to form deck of the BP Bridge.
6. BP Bridge, paneling, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, paneling, February 13, 2004 Snow; Wheelbarrows; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Trees; Paneling covers the sides of the BP Bridge's serpentine curves prior to the addition of the stainless steel shingles, or "scales".
7. BP Bridge, shingles, June 22, 2004 BP Bridge, shingles, June 22, 2004 Trees; Plants; Skyscrapers; Taken from the BP Bridge, a view of the shingles on the Bridge's side.
8. BP Bridge, waterproofing, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, waterproofing, February 13, 2004 Structural frames; Snow; Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Skyscrapers; Ladders; A view of the waterproofing covering the foundation ramp of the BP Bridge, prior to the installation of the wooden deck. Construction equipment and materials are gathered to one side. The Michigan Avenue...
9. BP Bridge, waterproofing, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, waterproofing, February 13, 2004 Structural frames; Snow; Hoisting machinery; Cantilever construction; Ladders; Skyscrapers; A view of the waterproofing covering the foundation ramp of the BP Bridge, prior to the installation of the wooden deck. Construction equipment and materials are gathered to one side. The Michigan Avenue...
10. BP Bridge, wooden planking, February 13, 2004 BP Bridge, wooden planking, February 13, 2004 Snow; Structural frames; View of newly installed wooden planking forming part of the deck of the BP Bridge.
11. BP Bridge, wooden planking, February 14, 2004 BP Bridge, wooden planking, February 14, 2004 Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; View of newly installed wooden planking forming part of the deck of the BP Bridge.
12. BP Bridge, wooden planking, January 16, 2004 BP Bridge, wooden planking, January 16, 2004 View of newly installed wooden planking forming part of the deck of the BP Bridge.
13. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 2, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 2, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Construction workers; Ladders; Reflections; Workers make minute adjustments to the cables and rigging that hold the plates in position. Each plate had to be in exact alignment with its neighbor.
14. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Scaffolding; Ladders; I-beams; Plywood; View of the partially built sculpture.
15. Cloud Gate, fabrication, August 6, 2003 Cloud Gate, fabrication, August 6, 2003 Steel; Industrial facilities; Hoses; Employees; Reflections; A worker sprays the surface of the omphalos.
16. Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Crown Fountain, assembly in Melbourne, Florida, ca. March 17, 2004 Industrial facilities; Construction workers; Structural frames; Fans (Machinery); Glass blocks; Assembly of glass brick panels at Circle Redmont Inc., in Melbourne, Florida. The pink bricks were used during shipping to fill the empty spaces in the panels where the glass bricks were left out. The...
17. Crown Fountain, construction of reflecting pool, ca. February 14, 2004 Crown Fountain, construction of reflecting pool, ca. February 14, 2004 Tiles; Crates; Snow; Close-up view of black granite tiles before their installation in the reflecting pool at Crown Fountain.
18. Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Crown Fountain, early site documentation, August 27, 2001 Trees; Lawns; Retaining walls; Detailed view of a partially installed pre-cast concrete retaining wall along the eastern edge of the site.
19. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, February 2, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, February 2, 2004 Excavation; Retaining walls; Tents; Concrete; Fire extinguishers; A weatherproof tent was erected over part of the site so that work could continue in cold weather.
20. Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Crown Fountain, excavation and construction of reservoir, January 6, 2004 Excavation; Retaining walls; Concrete; Construction workers; Wheelbarrows; Tents; Structural systems; A weatherproof tent was erected over part of the site so that work could continue in cold weather.
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