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1. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, July 15, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, July 15, 2003 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; View of the structural steel of the sculpture; truss framework has been added.
2. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, omphalos, July 15, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, omphalos, July 15, 2003 Steel; Structural frames; Hoisting machinery; Industrial facilities; View of the omphalos, or "belly button" of the sculpture.
3. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, Ethan Silva in front of superstructure, ca. July 15, Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, Ethan Silva in front of superstructure, ca. July 15, 2003 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Structural frames; Industrial facilities; Ethan Silva, president of Performance Structures, Inc., in front of the sculpture’s structural steel in Oakland, California. The mirror-like “skin” of Cloud Gate was designed to fit loosely around...
4. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California. July 15, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California. July 15, 2003 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Hoisting machinery; Pulleys; A lift alongside the structural steel of the sculpture.
5. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, omphalos, ca. August 8, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, omphalos, ca. August 8, 2003 Steel; Structural frames; Reflections; Side view of the omphalos, or "belly button" of the sculpture.
6. Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, September 18, 2003 Cloud Gate, trial assembly in Oakland, California, September 18, 2003 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Reflections; Industrial facilities; Close-up of the polished steel "skin" and interior truss structure of the sculpture during the trial assembly in Oakland, California.
7. Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, February 25, 2004 Structural systems; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Side view of one of the large 22-by-25-foot steel rings that make up part of the sculpture's structural steel.
8. Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, March 2, 2004 Cloud Gate, assembly in Chicago, structural steel, March 2, 2004 Structural systems; Steel; Trusses; Skyscrapers; View of the structural steel and base of the sculpture; truss framework has been added. The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is visible in the background, and behind it is...
9. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 17, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 17, 2004 Concrete; Bolts & nuts; Close-up view of anchor bolts that were sunk into SBC Plaza in preparation for the installation of the sculpture.
10. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 21, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 21, 2004 Construction workers; Trucks; Dollies (Moving equipment); Ladders; Workers prepare to unload a wrapped steel plate from a truck. The trellis of Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.
11. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Close-up view of steel plates during the sculpture's assembly.
12. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 29, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Ladders; Close-up view of steel plates of the partially assembled sculpture. The plates were covered with a protective film to preserve their finely polished surfaces.
13. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Construction equipment; Trusses and steel plates of the partially assembled sculpture on a grey day. The 20 North Michigan Avenue building is visible in the background.
14. Crown Fountain, Monroe Street entrance, September 2, 2003 Crown Fountain, Monroe Street entrance, September 2, 2003 Lawns; Trees; Excavation; Skyscrapers; Trailers; Construction workers; Looking north toward the construction site from the Monroe Street entrance. Buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
15. Crown Fountain, LED installation, construction of towers, ca. February 2, 2004 Crown Fountain, LED installation, construction of towers, ca. February 2, 2004 Computer graphics; Structural systems; Tents; Skyscrapers; A digitally-altered photograph of the structural steel and partially installed LED screen of the north tower of Crown Fountain.
16. Crown Fountain, close-up view of LED tiles, ca. February 4, 2004 Crown Fountain, close-up view of LED tiles, ca. February 4, 2004 Computer graphics; Marks (Symbols); Close-up view of the seam between misaligned LED tiles. A red circle has been drawn over the photograph.
17. Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, July 9, 2004 Crown Fountain, video test run, south tower, July 9, 2004 Faces; Lighting; Testing; Reflections; Automobiles; Trees; Skyscrapers; Looking toward the south tower. An image of a face is visible on the tower's LED screen. The Michigan Avenue street wall is visible to the right.
18. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and formwork, ca. July 17, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and formwork, ca. July 17, 2002 Concrete; Ladders; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Structural steel was encased in rebar and formwork prior to concrete being poured.
19. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel skeleton, September 18, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, steel skeleton, September 18, 2002 Hoisting machinery; Concrete; Close-up view of structural steel at the construction site before it was installed.
20. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, structural steel and concrete, ca. September 19, 2002 Concrete; Skyscrapers; Flags; Cantilever construction; Hoisting machinery; Pails; Construction workers; Sawhorses; Ladders; Structural steel was encased in concrete as the Pavilion began to take shape.
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