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1. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, March 4, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, headdress, March 4, 2004 A view of the underside of the ribbons on the headdress. A worker’s yellow hard hat is visible between the folds of steel.
2. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Concrete; Construction workers; Plywood; Pipes (Conduits); Pails; A worker drills holes into SBC Plaza, in preparation for installing the sculpture.
3. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 10, 2004 Concrete; I-beams; Bolts & nuts; Construction workers; Shovels; A worker uses a screed board to level wet concrete at the base of the sculpture.
4. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Concrete; Plywood; Construction workers; A worker drills holes into SBC Plaza, in preparation for installing the sculpture.
5. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, February 13, 2004 Concrete; Plywood; Construction workers; Pipes (Conduits); Pails; A worker drills holes into SBC Plaza, in preparation for installing the sculpture.
6. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Concrete; Structural systems; Trusses; Construction workers; Grinding machines; Hoisting machinery; Skyscrapers; Stairways; Steel; Construction equipment; A worker grinds the concrete surface of SBC Plaza, along the steps. Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.
7. Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Cloud Gate, SBC Plaza, March 22, 2004 Concrete; Structural systems; Trusses; Skyscrapers; Hoisting machinery; Construction workers; Construction equipment; Steel; Stairways; Grinding machines; A worker grinds the concrete surface of SBC Plaza, along the steps. Pritzker Pavilion and the buildings along East Randolph Street are visible in the background.
8. BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 9, 2003 BP Bridge, outline in rebar, May 9, 2003 Construction equipment; The path of the BP Bridge was outlined in rebar, or reinforcing bar, which was later cast in concrete. The orange caps atop the rebar spikes were for worker safety. Below the rebar a seam is visible in...
9. BP Bridge, structural steel, September 2, 2003 BP Bridge, structural steel, September 2, 2003 Construction workers; A worker installs structural steel for one of BP Bridge's approach spans.
10. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 27, 2004 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, seating area, May 27, 2004 Construction workers; Chairs; Hoisting machinery; A worker prepares a seat for installation.
11. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, January 9, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the stage, January 9, 2003 Construction workers; Concrete; A worker tools concrete near the Pavilion's stage.
12. 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...
13. BP Bridge, installing the shingles, March 22, 2004 BP Bridge, installing the shingles, March 22, 2004 Construction workers; Ladders; Scaffolding; Skyscrapers; A worker installs stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on a curve of the BP Bridge. The headdress of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion is visible in the background.
14. BP Bridge, installing the shingles, March 16, 2004 BP Bridge, installing the shingles, March 16, 2004 Construction workers; Ladders; Snow; Trees; A worker installs stainless steel shingles, or "scales", on a curve of the BP Bridge.
15. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, July 1, 2003 Jay Pritzker Pavilion, constructing the trellis, July 1, 2003 Construction workers; Scaffolding; Flags; A worker guides a section of the trellis into its place as it is hoisted from above by a crane.
16. BP Bridge, installing a corner shingle, March 16, 2004 BP Bridge, installing a corner shingle, March 16, 2004 Construction workers; Snow; A worker installs a shingle over the top corner of the BP Bridge.
17. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Plywood Close-up of a worker as preparations are made to move a steel plate.
18. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, April 23, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Hoisting machinery; Tents; Structural frames; Close-up of a worker holding the edge of a steel plate before its installation.
19. Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Cloud Gate, attaching steel plates, March 25, 2004 Construction workers; Steel; Trusses; View from below of a worker alongside the sculpture's omphalos.
20. 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...
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