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1. 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...
2. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, omphalos, March 2, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, omphalos, March 2, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Reflections; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; View of the omphalos, a Greek word meaning "navel", from below. The omphalos was the first plate to be attached to the structural steel. Buildings visible in the background include 30 North Michigan Avenue...
3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 14, 2004 Structural frames; Structural systems; Trusses; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Looking north toward the partially completed sculpture over which a weatherproof tent is being constructed. The tent provided shelter for the workers during cold weather, and added a cloak of secrecy as...
4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 4, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 4, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Plywood; Tents; Concrete; View of the partially completed sculpture.
5. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 28, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, May 28, 2004 Steel; Structural systems; Trusses; Tents; Pails; Close-up of cables and rigging in the sculpture's interior.
6. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Scaffolding; Plywood; Reflections; Workers guide a steel plate into place on the sculpture as it is hoisted from above by a crane.
7. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, June 8, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Tents; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Scaffolding; Ladders; I-beams; View of the partially completed sculpture.
8. Crown Fountain, water feature tests, November 7, 2003 Crown Fountain, water feature tests, November 7, 2003 Fountains; Testing; Industrial facilities; Hoses; Close-up view of the "gargoyle" nozzle spraying water during fountain testing at Crystal Fountains headquarters in Concord, Ontario, Canada. The finished nozzles were made from cast UV stabilized acrylic,...
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