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1. Cloud Gate, fabrication, December 17, 2002 Cloud Gate, fabrication, December 17, 2002 Structural frames; Metalworking; Close-up of a section of the sub-frame structure during fabrication. The sub-frame sections were attached directly to the back of each of the curved plates that later would form the mirror-like "skin"...
2. 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 systems; Pulleys; Supporting rib structure on the back of the omphalos, or "belly button" of the sculpture.
3. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
4. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates. The "headdress" of Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.
5. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
6. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
7. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Ladders; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
8. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Structural systems; Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
9. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 26, 2004 Trusses; Steel; Construction workers; Structural systems; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates. The rigging and cables holding the plates in place can also be seen.
10. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
11. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
12. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
13. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Construction equipment; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
14. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Structural systems; Construction workers; Ladders; Hoisting machinery; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
15. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Barrels; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
16. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Barrels; Ladders; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
17. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 31, 2004 Steel; Trusses; Construction workers; Hoisting machinery; Ladders; Barrels; Workers climb along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates.
18. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 1, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Trusses; A worker climbs along the supporting steel of the partially completed sculpture while attaching steel plates. The tension of the cables and springs was adjusted constantly as construction continued to...
19. 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.
20. Crown Fountain, LED test in Millennium Park, October 3, 2002 Crown Fountain, LED test in Millennium Park, October 3, 2002 Mock-ups; Glass blocks; Scaffolding; Construction equipment; Skyscrapers; Flags; Fog; Eyes; Lighting; On a gloomy, overcast day in Chicago a second LED test was conducted on site. Glass brick panels and LED panels were temporarily erected in Millennium Park at the approximate height of the towers to check...
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