I love the location they picked for this tower. It's probably been answered before but what was on this site before they started building?

I still think the tower looks funny but I think it's going to look beautiful.

I know this question has been asked 1000 times but when do we expect to see the core rise for this beauty? I am a little impatient for this building to rise!!! Sorry!!!


Thanks


Judging from the fact that an over 2000 ft Burj Dubai has less views and slightly more posts than the present hole in the ground that will become the Chicago Spire, we should see this beauty (as you put it) rise (no pun intended on this and not to be taken in an offensive manner) in about 3.5 million views or 3000 posts. It will have more posts than the Mile High Tower at 500 ft than the Mile High Tower will have at say....a mile high.

Please don't be impatient on this. It could be the end of you mentally. Each foot this building grows will result in 10 pages of posts. If this isn't bad go to that other web site, (site named in my signature) and see how many posts they have on the Chicago Spire. You'll think that cobwebs are forming on this one.

Patience young Spirewalker.

It will have more posts than the Mile High Tower at 500 ft than the Mile High Tower will have at say....a mile high.

Each foot this building grows will result in 10 pages of posts.



:rofl:

Sorry if I already posted this but if I did it was a while ago so I'll run the risk...

Amazing one-shot-timelapse video of the tower here (click the link at the top):

http://www.fxguide.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=466


Hope you come in your pants too...

Judging from the fact that an over 2000 ft Burj Dubai has less views and slightly more posts than the present hole in the ground that will become the Chicago Spire, we should see this beauty (as you put it) rise (no pun intended on this and not to be taken in an offensive manner) in about 3.5 million views or 3000 posts. It will have more posts than the Mile High Tower at 500 ft than the Mile High Tower will have at say....a mile high.

Please don't be impatient on this. It could be the end of you mentally. Each foot this building grows will result in 10 pages of posts. If this isn't bad go to that other web site, (site named in my signature) and see how many posts they have on the Chicago Spire. You'll think that cobwebs are forming on this one.

Patience young Spirewalker.
This is actually not true. Burj Dubai is on its 10th thread or something like that, Chicago Spire is only on its first thread. So while it may look like this building have more posts and reads, in reality it is far behind Burj Dubai and probably will never catch up.

From above
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PItpXStxI/AAAAAAAAgQc/4W1_Tqom8Mg/P1280947.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)

Finishing touches on the ramp ( other one done earlier today )
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PI15XStyI/AAAAAAAAgQk/idfsHpZU0lA/P1280929.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

more later

This is actually not true. Burj Dubai is on its 10th thread or something like that, Chicago Spire is only on its first thread. So while it may look like this building have more posts and reads, in reality it is far behind Burj Dubai and probably will never catch up.ACtually this is like the 4th one for Chicago.

do we really need this discussion again? doesn't matter how many threads and views the CS/BD have!!

double

I agree ZZ-II

People should stick with the facts for which this thread is about.
There should be no discussion about Dubai or Burj Dubai.

As for me, this Chicagospire building has more artistic look than any other skyscraper I have ever seen here in this forum and, I think it's going to remain wonderfully so in many years to come.

As for me, this Chicagospire building has more artistic look than any other skyscraper I have ever seen here in this forum and, I think it's going to remain wonderfully so in many years to come.

I agree, except for if something taller gets built close to it. As long as it remains amongst the taller ones the design is timeless.

hi guys, just updating diagrams. is hole about 23m wide ? what about depth? 20m?

Finishing touches on the ramp from S bound LSD
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PI15XStyI/AAAAAAAAgQk/idfsHpZU0lA/P1280929.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTaJXSt3I/AAAAAAAAgSY/PfQFF_pAM2g/P1280949.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTapXSt4I/AAAAAAAAgSk/9cS09iLwX_I/P1280958.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Finished ramp to N bound LSD
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTXZXStzI/AAAAAAAAgRk/05zz6dv0JA8/P1280922.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTX5XSt0I/AAAAAAAAgRw/A8a16OPje0c/P1280924.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTYpXSt1I/AAAAAAAAgR8/XnXAunK38bY/P1280925.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PTZpXSt2I/AAAAAAAAgSI/WXo_cp0_vLA/P1280928.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

Slurry wall cages waiting their turn
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUQpXSt-I/AAAAAAAAgTk/Rt-zO8kXj0E/P1280955.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Welder/Dentist ( fixing a broken tooth )
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUQJXSt9I/AAAAAAAAgTY/jOzLquePfsA/P1280916.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

Cleaning the teeth
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUkJXSuCI/AAAAAAAAgUo/3mDcpZIDZPI/P1280964.JPG.jpg?imgmax=640

A wide selection
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUjJXSuBI/AAAAAAAAgUc/XDM6rQIaa4k/P1280951.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Samples of the concrete for testing.
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUNZXSt6I/AAAAAAAAgS0/xjhHLh8U6fY/P1280900.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

Reboar for the core
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUQ5XSt_I/AAAAAAAAgTw/MVjQZ7-vCRo/P1280966.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

RiverWall
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PURZXSuAI/AAAAAAAAgT8/VxixUgK0-Pg/P1280978.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

Not sure why this has been scraped.
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_PUPZXSt8I/AAAAAAAAgTM/6iDA2K29bbY/P1280906.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

This is actually not true. Burj Dubai is on its 10th thread or something like that, Chicago Spire is only on its first thread. So while it may look like this building have more posts and reads, in reality it is far behind Burj Dubai and probably will never catch up.

You are closer to the truth, but still a bit off :) The current BD thread is the twenty ninth, with the first 25 having about 500 posts each, and then the 26 - 28 having 1000 posts each. This is the third CS thread, with the previous two having 500 posts each. You can easily find this information in the archives so I don't know why people seem to bring that up in this thread every couple of months.

Wow, fantastic updates! The site is looking very busy! I showed my father this thread and he was telling about how this reminds him of when the Sears Tower was being built and him and his buddy's would go and watch the construction progress every few weeks. Sad to say they where a little broke and unable to afford a camera at the time so they don't have many pictures to show. I guess this is like the "Sears Tower" of my generation being build right in front of my very eyes. Just amazing!

^^It's always something special to watch a skyscraper's progress from hole in the ground to topping out; watching the progress of a tower like CS from its inception (and BD etc etc) makes it even more memorable.

At the time of 9/11 it was said "no more supertalls". In fact, the opposite is true and we are in the right place and time to watch the new era of 'ultratalls' as they happen.

From above
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkKZXSuKI/AAAAAAAAgZI/Mu6UpYs4qfs/P1290039.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)

SE courner being cleaned up - and leveled ?
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkDJXSuDI/AAAAAAAAgX0/dVFZjbOc5PE/P1290020.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Scrapped area filled back in ( looksl ike they removed a few chunks of old concrete ).
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkDpXSuEI/AAAAAAAAgYA/zfqGrJsh0hY/P1290022.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Neighbors across the river
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkE5XSuFI/AAAAAAAAgYM/SAIw_vV3jEk/P1290027.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Looks like a real attempt has been made to keep the old greenery as long as possible.
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkFpXSuGI/AAAAAAAAgYY/ImB8Zo02DOw/P1290032.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkGJXSuHI/AAAAAAAAgYk/_Edczr33kms/P1290034.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkG5XSuII/AAAAAAAAgYw/HravnKz0QTw/P1290035.JPG.jpg?imgmax=720

More debris from the previous buildings and rail line.
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkVJXSuLI/AAAAAAAAgZY/c16OEvbBtTc/P1290018.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

Working on autostitch ( the cranes look taller in person ).
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YmY5XSuMI/AAAAAAAAga4/k8Q9W2Ah9HA/2008_04_04a.JPG.jpg?imgmax=640

^^ I wonder what would they do with those preserved trees

Hello, I'm a brand new member to the forum, or any forum for that matter. Just wanted to see how this works. I'm a huge fan of skyscrapers and have an obvious bias towards Chicago Skyscrapers. What got me started here was I was looking for a rendering of what the skyline would look like in say 2012, when all the current projects are completed. I asked Emporis to develop something like this but I got no reply.

welcome to SSC :cheers:. there are a few pics which show how the skyline will look in the near future, but i don't know on which page :)

Thanks. That's alot of pages. I did find one that showed the Trump Tower and a couple smaller ones but it was missing the Spire and a couple other projects. The post was from '05 or '06 though.

These were all done by ryan81:
http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/42412/2006375583338814183_rs.jpg

http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/41535/2001732288439916809_rs.jpg

http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/41428/2003880783965877836_rs.jpg

http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/39721/2002042782130852814_rs.jpg

Those pics are awesome. Thank you!

Well, thanks again all. Gotta run.

God I hope Waldorf=Astoria gets approved. any word yet?

OMG that looks so sick nasty!
:dance:

Great updates! I really can't wait to witness the top down construction of the parking lot.

Love the pictures and renderings! I'm curious what is this project near John Hancock Tower? I didn't seen it before.

Since many people from Chicago visit this thread, I thought it would be appropriate to post a couple of vids from youtube, you skyscraper lovers may enjoy watching (people not from chicago will also enjoy it!!) :)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=25fNcQJGRNw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfS-Gb6xDV8

Hope they do some vids like this for the Chicago Spire too :)
:cheers:

P.S Awesome updates Harry, and great renders by I am Hydrogen. Thanks for Sharing

wow ! those photomontages are very beautiful ! Thx !

http://aycu02.webshots.com/image/39721/2002042782130852814_rs.jpg

I love this picture, it looks very realistic!

God I hope Waldorf=Astoria gets approved. any word yet?

I agree. The Spire needs a few "friends" in that part of Chicago. They would look so good together.:lol:

I don't think it will be approved until at least 2009.

That's it - I have to visit Chicago. Always said that when I eventually visit the US it would be New York first , but you've made another tourist of me with these pics :)

These were all done by ryan81:
http://aycu13.webshots.com/image/42412/2006375583338814183_rs.jpg



This is truly the first render I've seen that makes me think it will look great. I have a good feeling that the real thing will look even better since it will probably sparkle in the sunlight and glitter at night....by the way, yes I'm officially gay for writing that last sentence. I like to drop the soap too.


I agree. The Spire needs a few "friends" in that part of Chicago. They would look so good together.:lol:

I don't think it will be approved until at least 2009.


I agree that it does need some supporting actors to balance the skyline.

This is thread is well updated with the development going on in Chicago Spire. :bow::bow::bow:

THe picture below confirms the rumors that the blue cross and blue shield tower will be extended upward...


Neighbors across the river
http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_YkE5XSuFI/AAAAAAAAgYM/SAIw_vV3jEk/P1290027.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

does anyone know where i can get the original full InSpire video by Sony Imageworks? It seems they've cut the video way down, and i was hoping to the first parts of it again.

From above
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_oZuJXSvSI/AAAAAAAAgz8/cot5Sjvgdis/P1290252.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli_2008q2)


http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_oZ65XSvUI/AAAAAAAAg0M/nZyJW2Qmauo/P1290254.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

At least 6 more to go
http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_oZ7ZXSvVI/AAAAAAAAg0w/lyJ71Y0hcAI/P1290256.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

A few more later

Has anyone else noticed how tiny Lakepoint Tower looks next to spire? And a thank you to all the picture contributors here.

HENSLEY
--USA--
34D 11 3 HX
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/28308/2688621270102798085S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2688621270102798085lGwBcU)
(click img to enlarge)

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/5914/2571490040102798085S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2571490040102798085yXOnZP)
(click img to enlarge)

auger
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/41005/2033299290102798085S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2033299290102798085VYtFbx)
(click img to enlarge)

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/41141/2966546340102798085S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2966546340102798085GzAgWi)
(click img to enlarge)

Pipes - used to get the concrete through the slurry, in a diaphragm wall or caisson

http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_rRiJXSvbI/AAAAAAAAg38/7qRBSAsj2IU/P1290278.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

http://lh4.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_rRg5XSvaI/AAAAAAAAg3w/k0u5EJFHJ6g/P1290274.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800

it looks beautiful.

^^
This?
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/28308/2688621270102798085S600x600Q85.jpg

it looks beautiful.

No, it doesn't! This looks so: http://www.crystal-fox.com/webart/products_large/5459.jpg

:)

From above
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_oZuJXSvSI/AAAAAAAAgz8/cot5Sjvgdis/P1290252.JPG.jpg?imgmax=800


A few more later

This has probably been asked 20 times in this thread but I can't find what I'm looking for sifting through the thread. How wide is this tower supposed to be? Can someone draw a line in the picture with the measurement? That would be great.

^^^^

Thanks Harryc for your daily updates.

I've read some questions about the core size versus the total size. I hope this will help to answer it:

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/stefr8/SpireBlend.jpg

^^

You're awesome, thank you stefr. :cheers:

wow that looks awesome!!!!!!!! how did you do that .... now it has a little more perspective

^^
This?
http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/28308/2688621270102798085S600x600Q85.jpg


I love this picture. It shows almost as much progress for the building as the psychotic posting in that other website my signature in red refers to. Yes Rick this is a beautiful site.

The JAGOFFS in the other website (see signature in red one more time please) would hold the item in the photo as a shrine to be gold plated and auctioned off to one lucky bastard to put in his living room.

One day, this building will make it to the lobby level and THEN everybody can just let loose and throw a shindig followed by a postathon like you never seen before.

One thing...is there going to be some sort of amenity room or bar on top for the homeowners to go up or was that a concept they are not going for?

it´s super but russia tower is better:))

it´s super but russia tower is better:))

I also like the Russia Tower better. It has public access and the building is huge. The CS still will be a nice building. Real life should make it better looking than its renderings.

Too bad for NO OBSERVATION

:ohno:

it´s super but russia tower is better:))

The skyscrappre community would hope so, I mean if a massive country like Russia is gonna put their name on one tower as a status symbol, then it should beat out a tower merely symbolizing one city's status. :lol: not sure if that one will make sense, it's early in the day

Too bad for NO OBSERVATION

:ohno:

I agree. But hey,we can still find a way up there anyways, Ive scaled a couple buildings before and if there's something to hold onto on the exterior I can usually make it up

From above
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_0IJ4d42PI/AAAAAAAAg4s/y2RMgrMF-L4/P1290601.JPG?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)

I was cranking up the middle lane when I realized the barriers are gone !
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_0IkYd42QI/AAAAAAAAg48/lvc-WF0KZ2Q/P1290551.JPG?imgmax=800

New gate
http://lh5.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_0Ik4d42RI/AAAAAAAAg5I/OLcZeqbLmEQ/P1290553.JPG?imgmax=720

Attention to detail
http://lh3.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_0IlYd42SI/AAAAAAAAg5o/F1XDAiG0d-0/P1290554.JPG?imgmax=640

more later

Most images ( < 640 pixel ) can be clicked on for a link to the full sized set

The obligatory shots with Trump, Aqua, and BCBS
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4TiYd42XI/AAAAAAAAg9I/KJFDtCLNj8A/P1290558.JPG?imgmax=800

http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/41198/2508402220102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2508402220102798085lNmFjF)

Working on one of the last sections of Slurry wall
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/35746/2996022020102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2996022020102798085JpGVxd) http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/34280/2737686880102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2737686880102798085DUIslk) http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/40117/2060655320102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2060655320102798085TMhIYx)

The ends
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/9339/2764434050102798085S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2764434050102798085eGejFi) http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/35080/2649162800102798085S425x425Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2649162800102798085mnUbEv)

More old services (capped drain pipe ? ).
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4WNod42eI/AAAAAAAAg-0/YEYxs4z46js/P1290574.JPG?imgmax=800


Mats waiting
http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/42491/2863115690102798085S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2863115690102798085PvgwAj)


At cores edge
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4dPod42fI/AAAAAAAAhAs/48dTf4jQdXQ/P1290608.JPG?imgmax=640


bringing up clay
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4TjYd42ZI/AAAAAAAAg9g/qqJpKbJNkDE/P1290628.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4Tjod42aI/AAAAAAAAg9s/UakPDf7GwEc/P1290634.JPG?imgmax=800


drill
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_4Ti4d42YI/AAAAAAAAg9U/I_WfBKpCm80/P1290626.JPG?imgmax=800


Miscelanious
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/32561/2977927130102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2977927130102798085MMCRGY) http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/41176/2680345430102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2680345430102798085qMxuWl) http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/20646/2106782280102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2106782280102798085gCPbAH) http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/40801/2238588680102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2238588680102798085keKLdR) http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/29252/2328498500102798085S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2328498500102798085tqnsMC)

i'm always so excited to see the progress on the tower :), thx harry :)

the pit is 26 meters deep i think. am i right?

How many caissons are they going to drill at the bottom of the core ?

i think trump tower is going to be finiched befor this bulding is starting to rise !

whitch bulding das you belive is going to be finiched first freedom tower or this one ?

From above
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fZYd42kI/AAAAAAAAhDU/ZigZAJhIffg/P1290872.JPG?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)


http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fNId42hI/AAAAAAAAhCw/FJjenuo69Og/P1290849.JPG?imgmax=800


Lower LSD
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOId42iI/AAAAAAAAhC8/fvcsq4UsCdU/P1290870.JPG?imgmax=800


http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOod42jI/AAAAAAAAhDI/L0J75YaEe30/P1290885.JPG?imgmax=800

From above
http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fZYd42kI/AAAAAAAAhDU/ZigZAJhIffg/P1290872.JPG?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)


http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fNId42hI/AAAAAAAAhCw/FJjenuo69Og/P1290849.JPG?imgmax=800


Lower LSD
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOId42iI/AAAAAAAAhC8/fvcsq4UsCdU/P1290870.JPG?imgmax=800


http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOod42jI/AAAAAAAAhDI/L0J75YaEe30/P1290885.JPG?imgmax=800

i think trump tower is going to be finiched befor this bulding is starting to rise !

whitch bulding das you belive is going to be finiched first freedom tower or this one ?

think the CS will rise before trump is finished......but i don't think it will be completed before the freedom tower

What would that be in terms of FEET?

I was about to ask how deep the hole will be.

Whats going on in the hole?
Unfortunately can't see any progress in the last weeks:-S

pilling ^^

i think trump tower is going to be finiched befor this bulding is starting to rise !

whitch bulding das you belive is going to be finiched first freedom tower or this one ?

I don't think Trunp Tower will be finished first but it could be close. I don't see any question about it, this building will definitely be finished before Freedom Tower. Freedom Tower is definitely one of the slowest building ever built.

^^ This is all a bit off topic, but in any case, The Freedom Tower should be finished first. Because of the site it's on, the Freedom Tower has had a hugely complex foundation to build. But now that the foundation is coming to completion and the Tower is approaching street level, there will no longer be that extra barrier to progress, and as such, the building will proceed at a normal pace for a building of its size.

I also like the Russia Tower better. It has public access and the building is huge. The CS still will be a nice building. Real life should make it better looking than its renderings.

Too bad for NO OBSERVATION

:ohno:

I'll have to find a way to make friends with the person who will own the top floor or even better find a way to earn enough money that I'll be able to afford that floor. :)

should be quite difficult :D ^^

edit

I like this one. There won´t be many houses with a 2000 ft tower in the front yard ;)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOod42jI/AAAAAAAAhDI/L0J75YaEe30/P1290885.JPG?imgmax=800

must be a weird feeling to live in a 2 storey house with an 150F/610m skyscraper just next to you :nuts:

must be a weird feeling to live in a 2 storey house with an 150F/610m skyscraper just next to you :nuts:

totally agree!!

Hi are we going to se about the saim type of foundation like icc but on this

like this pic here ?

http://www.micpix.de/gallery/data/media/79/UnionSqTwr-Ph7-04April05-1.jpg

Well, 1000ft or 2000ft doesn't really matter, in both cases you can't see the top from inside your house and the shadow is the same. :)

Hi are we going to se about the saim type of foundation like icc but on this

like this pic here ?

http://www.micpix.de/gallery/data/media/79/UnionSqTwr-Ph7-04April05-1.jpg

Im sure it will not.

Are there any plans out there?

Hiya Spire Lovers,

after 2 weeks here comes my latest update video for our favorite Construction Site in Chicagoland:

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo9Q_2uLcLQ

Enjoy!

Music: Benny Benassi vs. Alizee - J´ai pas 20 ans/Satisfaction Mix

I like this one. There won´t be many houses with a 2000 ft tower in the front yard ;)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/R_9fOod42jI/AAAAAAAAhDI/L0J75YaEe30/P1290885.JPG?imgmax=800

Yes, it will really be something. I happened to think of something...if anyone were to drop something from the tower, wouldn't be pretty hazardous to people living in those houses? An object dropped from 1500 feet would probably go thru the roof!!

Yes, it will really be something. I happened to think of something...if anyone were to drop something from the tower, wouldn't be pretty hazardous to people living in those houses? An object dropped from 1500 feet would probably go thru the roof!!

What? The windows up there cant be opened. And who would throw down their 48 inch TV anyway, or a grand piano for that matter.

You'd be surprised how stupid some people can be......

People who can afford living in that tower might not be the common stupid type...

Excellent updates Harry! I love the density shots with Trump in the background. The skyline of Chicago is going to be fantastic when all these new towers go up.

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Did'nt realize Chicago is so colorful. All along I thought its just all dark and grey and concrete and blue glass.:)

April 11, 2008

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April 11, 2008

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Great updates:cheers:
The tower is just dying to come out!

Very nice pictures!

Does anyone know how long it will take before the pilling in the hole is finished?

I love that nice little apartment complex/neighborhood there. Looks peaceful.

I want to know how deep are they going to dig? in terms of how many more of those concrete rings going to be visible till the end? (now there are 6 rings visible) It looks like there are only 2 roads going from the chicago spire site, does this means demolition of nearby residential buildings or people have to travel using speed boats as alternative?

People who can afford living in that tower might not be the common stupid type...

What about Miss Hilton?

I never heard of a hilton throw shit out of a window but that just me. Now I'm sure it takes a lot to keep the lake out of that hole. Just like it takes alot to keep the east river out of WTC. I'm not a fan of this project but I'm a fan of supertall and that all that counts.

I never heard of a hilton throw shit out of a window but that just me. Now I'm sure it takes a lot to keep the lake out of that hole. Just like it takes alot to keep the east river out of WTC. I'm not a fan of this project but I'm a fan of supertall and that all that counts.

How can you not be a fan of this project? Because it's not in New York City? I mean really, it's the tallest all residential building that's being built or for that matter even proposed. In addition it's very unique architecturally and the location is magnificent!

How can you not be a fan of this project

Simple by not liking the project lol...I am btw following this one closely and would like to thank harryc for the daily updates. I am a big fan of the design, but I think I am more interested in the construction process right now. I think it is pretty interesting

Because it's not in New York City?

Big of a stretch don't ya think?

People who can afford living in that tower might not be the common stupid type...

What about Miss Hilton?

Exactly what I was thinking.

I haven't checked on this website in over two months and this project looks exactly the same as when I left except without snow covering the site. It's still a big hole with metal rings around it, just not filled with snow.

Ok, she's pretty stupid I agree. But i think there is still a gap between her stupidity and such radical and dangerous stuff like throwing some bar-bells from the 100+ floor

Probably the best supertall u/c in US. When I plan to visit US in 2010 I want to see it finished ;)

^^Without a doubt.

and it will take some time until a better tower will be UC :D

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2295/chicagospirezj9.jpg

I'm not sure I would like to live in one of these 2 storey townhouses right next to a 150 storey tower ...

What are you talking about, after that tower is finished those town houses will quadruple in value. You could make a fortune selling them.

Ok, she's pretty stupid I agree. But i think there is still a gap between her stupidity and such radical and dangerous stuff like throwing some bar-bells from the 100+ floor

Do you think she could even pick one up? Maybe she would get so mad at someone that she would throw her T-Mobile Sidekick out the window. Or maybe she'll trip and smash through the window...But I don't think we have to worry about that because she would probably never move to Chicago. How is she going to be the center of attention there? There's not enough Paparazzi. Plus, then she can't wear those skirts as full dresses and her Jimmy Choos all year round. She might have to cover herself up.:eek::omg:

What are you talking about, after that tower is finished those town houses will quadruple in value. You could make a fortune selling them.

uh... you could make money IF you find a buyer. who would want to buy a townhouse overshadowed by a 150 storey tower? something is only as valuable as someone is prepared to pay for it ...

i would love to live next to the CS :D....but you're right HD, most people probably not ^^

How can you not be a fan of this project? Because it's not in New York City? I mean really, it's the tallest all residential building that's being built or for that matter even proposed. In addition it's very unique architecturally and the location is magnificent!

What I'm a New Yorker by birth but I was raise in the Mid West. I'm not a fan of this building because, I'm just not and that's my right. Only a fool would point out something that isn't there. Plus even if it was in new york I still wouldn't like. Anyway we don't mike it a point to build skyscrapers in the shapes of a penis lol. But I can also careless what you think.

^^ oh no another one to make the "penis reference"...

uh... you could make money IF you find a buyer. who would want to buy a townhouse overshadowed by a 150 storey tower? something is only as valuable as someone is prepared to pay for it ...

Thats a good point but what if a developer would come along and buy out the whole block to build another skyscraper...

Yeah I'm a jackass I said it looks like a penis just for his remarks toward me. I don't really think it looks like that. It's a good look building but what else does it have other then high and a twist to the ground. Give me more to look forward to, chicago seems to be the home town of ugly ass supertalls. But you might think I'm just hating and thats your right.

P.s I'm not saying this tower is ugly, I'm just saying some of the city other supertalls are.

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2295/chicagospirezj9.jpg

Sorry for being OT, but why are there little trailers on the roof of those little houses?

ha ha the cunstruktion workers might live there ! :)

Sorry for being OT, but why are there little trailers on the roof of those little houses?

A. Those aren't trailers
B. Those aren't roofs

They are roof top decks and the "trailers" are access points to them

Yeah I'm a jackass I said it looks like a penis just for his remarks toward me. I don't really think it looks like that. It's a good look building but what else does it have other then high and a twist to the ground. Give me more to look forward to, chicago seems to be the home town of ugly ass supertalls. But you might think I'm just hating and thats your right.

P.s I'm not saying this tower is ugly, I'm just saying some of the city other supertalls are.

Chicago invented skyscrapers and New Yorkers just can't seem to get over it. Frankly, I prefer the Chicago skyline over New York's because it is a little more civilized spread along Lake Michigan the way it is. I'm proud to say that our Mayor is viewing Chicago as a model for the city he wants Miami to be, and I am proud to say that Miami aspires to be the Chicago of the South. We are little ways away, but we are getting there. :):cheers:

April 11, 2008

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Dude we had building over 100 and 200 feet when chicago was still farm land. The word skyscraper might have been coined in chicago but tall buildings weren't invinted there foo. Check you damn timeline NYC was Building taller the 100 feet before chicago had one that was 50. And let not forget your beloved chi town didn't have a supertall till the 1960's and NY has been building them since the 1930's, so who the granddad of tall azz building oh wait that would be New york.

Oh god...

Oh god...

I"m staying out of this argument...

Same here.

Dude we had building over 100 and 200 feet when chicago was still farm land. The word skyscraper might have been coined in chicago but tall buildings weren't invinted there foo. Check you damn timeline NYC was Building taller the 100 feet before chicago had one that was 50. And let not forget your beloved chi town didn't have a supertall till the 1960's and NY has been building them since the 1930's, so who the granddad of tall azz building oh wait that would be New york.

I don't need to "check you damn timeline." All the literature says that Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper. There is simply no argument about it! There is no scholarly debate here. What you are stating is what you want to be based on your own opinion, and there is simply no time to argue with you about how much you want to make your opinion fact.

Well, among a myriad of websites that call Chicago the birthplace of the skyscraper, I did manage to find one that called lower Manhattan the birthplace of the skyscraper. That was the Skyscraper Museum in lower Manhattan, though I was not able to ascertain why they call it the birthplace of the skyscraper other than it being another case of someone passing off their opinion as fact.

Anyway, getting back on the topic, I can hardly wait for the Chicago Spire to top out so that I can go to Chicago and see it. At this point, I may never go to New York again, even after the Freedom Tower is completed.

^^ oh no another one to make the "penis reference"...

It looks more like a drill bit than a penis to me.

No...wait....it luks liek a dildo!!!111!!!!!!!1one!!!
ZOMG!!!

It looks more like a drill bit than a penis to me.

Penis never came to mind for me in this case though it did come to mind in the case of the Two International Finance Center in Hong Kong, which does look like a giant penis to me! I hadn't thought of drill bit either, but it does sort of look like that. I'm glad Chicago is getting it anyway. Here in Miami, our supertalls can only be a few feet above 1,000 because of the proximity to Miami International Airport, and we had to fight to get that much. :cheers:

What I'm a New Yorker by birth but I was raise in the Mid West. I'm not a fan of this building because, I'm just not and that's my right. Only a fool would point out something that isn't there. Plus even if it was in new york I still wouldn't like. Anyway we don't mike it a point to build skyscrapers in the shapes of a penis lol. But I can also careless what you think.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/7306/dsc0132tj1.jpg

a penis, huh? using that logic, it's looking very vaginal in the current construction pics. :lol:

a penis, huh? using that logic, it's looking very vaginal in the current construction pics. :lol:

I don't think i want to know what kinda women you are dating to make that association :P

From above
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Working on the guide wall for the slurry wall work.
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a few more later

Can someone post an overhead pic looking staight into the hole? So that we can actually see what's down there?

Or at least a cut-away? Thanks if you can.

next time I'll think before I say penis on the thread. And one person not coming to NYC isn't going to stop the millions of people who come there every year from coming. It's like I said you didn't see a supertall till New York built one. And a skyscraper is any build that dominates the skyline. And yes the word skyscraper was coin in chicago. But that was just the word, the buildings were around long before the term.

I"m staying out of this argument...



Likewise!:)

Can someone post an overhead pic looking staight into the hole? So that we can actually see what's down there?

Or at least a cut-away? Thanks if you can.

these are from march 28th, probably not much difference until now:

http://i27.tinypic.com/e9vyb9.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/21o8rc5.jpg

Yeah I'm a jackass I said it looks like a penis just for his remarks toward me. I don't really think it looks like that. It's a good look building but what else does it have other then high and a twist to the ground. Give me more to look forward to, chicago seems to be the home town of ugly ass supertalls. But you might think I'm just hating and thats your right.

P.s I'm not saying this tower is ugly, I'm just saying some of the city other supertalls are.

Yes, you are a jackass and childish too. and I suppose NY is home of the beautiful supertalls? give me a fucking break...Look at the new ugly ass WTC and all the other ugly ass supertalls proposed in NY, with just one being the exception. You need to get your head out of ur ass before making these stupid comments.

Dude we had building over 100 and 200 feet when chicago was still farm land. The word skyscraper might have been coined in chicago but tall buildings weren't invinted there foo. Check you damn timeline NYC was Building taller the 100 feet before chicago had one that was 50. And let not forget your beloved chi town didn't have a supertall till the 1960's and NY has been building them since the 1930's, so who the granddad of tall azz building oh wait that would be New york.


Damn you're a fool. Chicago invented the technology to construct skyscrapers and built the first highrise building. Before telling people to check their timeline, do yourself a favor and check your history books.

I've noticed that the height between each concrete rings get shorter as going down. WHY?

No more bring it back up it's done. You people make me sick with your half ass reading of post. Maybe you should read how it start before you put your two cents in. So I deleted it. You talk about my city so I'll talk about your's, a eye for a eye. And I don't like many cities in the USA so being number 3 on my list really means nothing lol. I tried to be the better man know I could careless

chicago spire!!! more or less same height as russia tower and incheon tower. Incheon tower tallest in its design, but i reckon this competition will lead all three skyscrapers to becoming taller (trying to beat each other)

I've noticed that the height between each concrete rings get shorter as going down. WHY?

It has to do with the fact that the external ground pressure is greater the deeper you go so the ring must be stronger to resist the compression forces. Much in the same way that submarines that go very deep must have hulls much stronger than surface ships.

The increase in force is dependent partially on the type of soil, looser soils create more pressure than harder soils.

may it take 6 month to se this tower start riseing or how long ?

[sears tower and wtc are both architectural brilliances.

New York City at dusk
http://www.bobbyshred.com/images/wtcnightsm.jpg

Chi Town's finest
http://www.visitingdc.com/images/sears-tower-address.jpg

How long would it take for chicago spire base to look like freedom tower base of now?

This photo of chicago spire base is weird. by looking at top of the picture or floors by the glass, the floors extend out to the edge (obviously), but looking at bottom ot the core, it looks like the tower itself is rising from just core size. Unlike other towers the base doesn't have floors wide as the whole tower, making it look like just core and tent wraping around the core and maybe less weight support for the outer floors above. (hope it makes sense)

http://imgs.ebuild.com/cms/ARCHITECT%20MAGAZINE/2007/May/AR070501028L1.jpg

This is foundation from above time ago

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Chicago has a look at me state of mind. I mean what is it your city know for really. And you can't talk about WTC. Look how ugly the empty as sears tower is. I bet you think your doing something in the Chi don't you. I bet you even think chicago's a world class city. But I'm sorry to tell you it really isn't. Your city sucks I mean it really sucks. But I ain't here to trash chi town. Oh yeah you might want to get your face in a book and quit getting your info off the internet. I've read the time lines and chicago having the first skyscraper doesn't add up. They had what some could call the first skyscrapers in France.

But I'm sick of talking with a bunch of know nothings. I told the truth and facts if a buildings ugly it's ugly. But it's like I said this building isn't ugly but the sear tower is.

Now lets stop city bashing. There great city's in their own right's. All the nonsense aside chicago happens to be my second favorite midwest city beside Columbus. And it's my third fav city in the USA. We're all americans right guys, Where all humans. Then lets act like it. We should all be happy we have amazing buildings on our planet that we all can sure and be proud off.

Dude, you are pathetic and you're not getting off that easy, nice try though. It's sad when some New Yorkers who for whatever reasons are insecure about their city try to bash other cities to make themselves feel good. What's even more sad is when FAKE ass New Yorker wannabes do it. With that said, remember where you're from and stop trying to act all high and mighty by claiming New York. You're from the midwest, columbus? so don't let leaving in New York go to your head because you'll always be an Ohio native and I'm going to leave it at that. If Chicago had a look at me state of mind you would see flashy billboards and lights everywhere but you don't so quit pulling shit out of your ass because Chicago doesn't need to be flashy. Now, Sears tower might not be the best looking building and no one is claiming it is but at least it's still standing unlike those two ugly boxes called wtc. I bet you think you're doing something in New York but what is your hometown of Columbus known for? Your opinion of Chicago not being world class is just that an opinion and just like an asshole everybody has one but the fact is Chicago is a world class city. I know for a fact that you're getting your info out of your ass because all of it is bullshit and inaccurate. Anyway the whole wtc complex is ugly, both the new and the old ones.

Btw, I too am tired of talking with a know nothing idiot who's from columbus but now is clinging to ny's balls and now is trying to bash Chicago.

Now, lets stop city bashing. they're great cities in their own rights. New York happens to be my 3rd favorite city and half of my family lives there but I will check them or anyone who comes to Chicago thinking they're all high and mighty. Yes, we are all Americans and we are all humans so lets act like the civilized beings I know we are. I'm proud to be a Chicagoan as well as an American so God Bless America.

P.s. check your grammar.

Damn you're a fool. Chicago invented the technology to construct skyscrapers and built the first highrise building. Before telling people to check their timeline, do yourself a favor and check your history books.

well said :cheers:
Chicago has a look at me state of mind. I mean what is it your city know for really. And you can't talk about WTC. Look how ugly the empty as sears tower is. I bet you think your doing something in the Chi don't you. I bet you even think chicago's a world class city. But I'm sorry to tell you it really isn't. Your city sucks I mean it really sucks. But I ain't here to trash chi town. Oh yeah you might want to get your face in a book and quit getting your info off the internet. I've read the time lines and chicago having the first skyscraper doesn't add up. They had what some could call the first skyscrapers in France.

But I'm sick of talking with a bunch of know nothings. I told the truth and facts if a buildings ugly it's ugly. But it's like I said this building isn't ugly but the sear tower is.

Now lets stop city bashing. There great city's in their own right's. All the nonsense aside chicago happens to be my second favorite midwest city beside Columbus. And it's my third fav city in the USA. We're all americans right guys, Where all humans. Then lets act like it. We should all be happy we have amazing buildings on our planet that we all can sure and be proud off. boy, u dont know what your talking about. a skyscraper has be 10 or more floors to be called a "skyscraper". and you shouldn't be talking about Chicago, look at your skyline, i wouldn't even call it a skyline. its so f**king dense its pathetic. and new york has a shit load of boring box towers. and u guys call it architecture. at least Chicago looks how a building will affect its surroundings. not like new york. they just propose, app and build. they dont think about how it will effect the skyline. new york is a joke, for having a great skyline. And you said you can't talk about WTC, well at least the sears is still standing. the sears tower is more of a american icon the the wtc will ever be. every since the wtc was attacked it was finally known around the world. beofe the attack they where never really known. and it was even said by the architect of the wtc. but the sears is and was more known. yeah, at least Chicago isnt dirty, like new york. Chicago placed one of the cleanest cities in the usa. new york wasn't even on the top 5

guys, come back to topic!!

That was pretty damn crazy so I deleted it. If you would like to read the post read the quotes below.
no more getting out of line. Food for thought, when someone tries to cool thing down let it die.

I can be the bad guy if you want.

Every thread always seems to have moments like these. It get's annoying.

Look dude you can get off my dick If your wonna go toe toe on same street we can do that. I didn't read your lil bullshit post I'd need to. Don't poppin shit on the net. I'll crash ya bitch ass, so if I was you I'd stop trying to play me and like the bitch you are yall go back to talking about skyscraper like a good bitch. I'm real dude if you think u can fuck wit me come see my I'll make u wish you wasn't born. Now back to motherfucing topic
don't try to correct me again motherfucca

Real dude huh? is that why you're threatening me on a skyscraper forum?
I'm not sure if your grammar and English are just that bad or if it's you that's just trying to sound hard but neither is working for you. Btw, you're scaring me so you need to stop before I pee my pants.
BACK ON TOPICS, PLEASE...

For real LOL this is a forum about skyscrapers.

Nobody is getting impressed by how much you show up the next guy. Actually it makes you look like a dickhead. So cut the crap yo n keep it to yourselves.

Now for some interesting NEWS FLASH!!!
CHICAGO SPIRE STILL A BIG MUDDY HOLE

Look dude you can get off my dick If your wonna go toe toe on same street we can do that. I didn't read your lil bullshit post I'd need to. Don't poppin shit on the net. I'll crash ya bitch ass, so if I was you I'd stop trying to play me and like the bitch you are yall go back to talking about skyscraper like a good bitch. I'm real dude if you think u can fuck wit me come see my I'll make u wish you wasn't born. Now back to motherfucing topic
don't try to correct me again motherfucca
Look dude you can get off my dick. If you want to go toe toe on the same street we can do that. I didn't read your little bullshit post. I didn't need to. Don't start popping shit on the net. I'll crash your bitch ass, so if I was you I'd stop trying to play me and like the bitch you are. You all go back to talking about skyscraper like a good bitch. I'm real dude, if you think u can fuck with me come see me. I'll make you wish you weren't born. Now back to the motherfucking topic.
Don't try to correct me again motherfucker.

Fixed. (For the most part, some was beyond repair.)
:)

Thanks for posting those pics showing the bottom of the core. It seems that at least 4 caisons are in place. I think I read that 6 are going to be placed down there. Well whatever the case, does anyone know what the next phase of construction is after this?

Thanks man thats what I'm talking about on yeah and that what we call slang. You drop the ing for in that way u can say dumb shit without saying dumb shit. But If you like saying the whole word thats cool too.

Edit.

^^Thanks man thats what I'm talking about on yeah and that what we call slang. You drop the ing for in that way u can say dumb shit without saying dumb shit. But If you like saying the whole word thats cool too.


Thanks, that's better. anyway, i'm not trying to impress or show up no one i just said what i had to say just like everyone else on this forum.

these are from march 28th, probably not much difference until now:

http://i27.tinypic.com/e9vyb9.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/21o8rc5.jpg



Thanks, ZZ-II!

I don't know what else too say really other then lets get back to the topic.

How long would it take for chicago spire base to look like freedom tower base of now?

This photo of chicago spire base is weird. by looking at top of the picture or floors by the glass, the floors extend out to the edge (obviously), but looking at bottom ot the core, it looks like the tower itself is rising from just core size. Unlike other towers the base doesn't have floors wide as the whole tower, making it look like just core and tent wraping around the core and maybe less weight support for the outer floors above. (hope it makes sense)

http://imgs.ebuild.com/cms/ARCHITECT%20MAGAZINE/2007/May/AR070501028L1.jpg

In my opinion, you are making it sound like you expect the cladding to help support the tower. I'm not positive, but I believe the 6 spiraling columns support the building along with the core. Meaning, there really is no effect on support by not having floor plates and cladding extend to the base. I hope that helps you understand a little better?

P.S. - Chicago is world class, beautiful, and the birthplace of the skyscraper.

^^

I think I had the same thoughts as buildmilehightower since the support at the bottom of this tower looks extremely flimsy and weak with all that open space. Most other skyscrapers seem to have thick solid pillars supporting the edge of the tower. I'm no structural engineer so it's not in my hands to worry about.

how many elevators will the spire have? Have they released the entire floor plan for the floors instead of just single apt floor plans?

Monday April 14, 2008
Keen interest in The Chicago Sphires
PROPERTY TALK
By S.C. CHEAH

THE guest list at the Kuala Lumpur launch of The Chicago Spire at the Mandarin Oriental on April 2 comprised the who's who in Malaysia, with members of the royal family, corporate bigwigs and politicians eager to know more about the world's tallest exclusively-residential building.
More here: http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/4/14/business/20900442&sec=business

Has there been any concrete trucks onsite yet? I was just curious if they started to fill the caissons at the bottom of the "pit o' death"?

amazing updates. cant wait for spire to spiral out of the ground like some bamboo shoot.
i dont any of those residents in those houses realise waht is about to be erected only feet away. imagine if some were skyscraper enthuisiasts.btw love the color of the water.

Has there been any concrete trucks onsite yet? I was just curious if they started to fill the caissons at the bottom of the "pit o' death"?

Yes - a few

Feb 27
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More recent stuff that had to be dug up - PVC in concrete.
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The bleacher seats.
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Chicago 2012! :D
from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2415522030_9f46f33c34_o.jpg

^^^^^^
Incredible image:banana:

Building this tower could have lot of set backs, perfect angle of steel girders and its shape is required looking at the model. I'm sure the final structure will be perfect.

(BTW I live in London myself but never realised there's bit of competition between New Yorkers and chi towners)

Chicago 2012! :D
from flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2415522030_9f46f33c34_o.jpg

OMG! I want a high-res version of that.

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Dude, you are pathetic and you're not getting off that easy, nice try though. It's sad when some New Yorkers who for whatever reasons are insecure about their city try to bash other cities to make themselves feel good. What's even more sad is when FAKE ass New Yorker wannabes do it. With that said, remember where you're from and stop trying to act all high and mighty by claiming New York. You're from the midwest, columbus? so don't let leaving in New York go to your head because you'll always be an Ohio native and I'm going to leave it at that. If Chicago had a look at me state of mind you would see flashy billboards and lights everywhere but you don't so quit pulling shit out of your ass because Chicago doesn't need to be flashy. Now, Sears tower might not be the best looking building and no one is claiming it is but at least it's still standing unlike those two ugly boxers called wtc. I bet you think you're doing something in New York but what is your hometown of Columbus known for? Your opinion of Chicago not being world class is just that an opinion and just like an asshole everybody has one but the fact is Chicago is a world class city. I know for a fact that you're getting your info out of your ass because all of it is bullshit and inaccurate. Anyway the whole wtc complex is ugly, both the new and the old ones.

Btw, I too am tired of talking with a know nothing idiot who's from columbus but now is clinging to ny's balls and now is trying to bash Chicago.

Now, lets stop city bashing. they're great cities in their own rights. New York happens to be my 3rd favorite city and half of my family lives there but I will check them or anyone who comes to Chicago thinking their all high and mighty. Yes, we are all Americans and we are all humans so lets act like the civilized beings I know we are. I'm proud to be a Chicagoan as well as an American so God Bless America.

P.s. check your grammar.

Well said,Whatever it is Chicago or New York both are part of America.Both of them represent as one of the Commanding Cities of the World including L.A.
as per History it's Chicago which has built a skyscraper.From then onwards there's a comptetion between NYC & Chicago....which has made up pleasant & modern skylines of the world.Though i'm not an American i love the way Americans have come up with their skylines which is an inspiration for today Asia[China,India].i request you guys not to bash for each other cities[Every City has it's own equal importance].We need to Respect Them.Thank You.:)

Here's a ridiculously large update from today 4/15/08. I had the day off work so I decided the best way to spend a day off is to wonder around downtown Chicago and take a few pictures while enjoying the great weather! Click on the Image to enlarge. Enjoy!

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^^

Great update EnDleSsWaLtZ. I'm so glad the tower has evolved into what it is now because the first design was ugly as sin. The final iteration is stunningly beautiful.

many thanx EnDleSsWaLtZ but unfortunately some of the photos are not displayed

many thanx EnDleSsWaLtZ but unfortunately some of the photos are not displayed

Sorry about that. Had some minor Photobucket issues. All should be viewable now.

thanx they are all viewable now :okay:

Thx, there are a lot of photos!

Thanks from me as well!!!

wow, many thx for the update...seems much concrete is coming in the last time :)

lookin good!

ok, so what is the next step after they are done with the "hole"

^^ To build the tower ;)

Your city sucks I mean it really sucks.
Now lets stop city bashing. There great city's in their own right's. All the nonsense aside chicago happens to be my second favorite midwest city beside Columbus. And it's my third fav city in the USA.all in the same post! I am impressed. :lol:

your 4th and 5th favorite cities must really, really, really suck!

no I only did that cus he was bashing NYC so I eye 4 a eye. After I got it out the way I decide it wasn't right. I try to say sorry and be the better man, lets just say it didn't work. But lets not bring any of that craziness up please thank you and back to topic.

From above
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higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)


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Neat "little" crane
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I like the mirrors to check on the cables.
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Doing one of the last sections of Slurry Wall
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Spectators
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Quite a show
I didn't realise that they can rotate the clamshell, very deftly moving the scoop so as not to spill any clay.
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Dumping while loading in the background.
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Good blue clay
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LSD offers a great view.
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Yet another crane ?
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The ever present survey crews.
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what i mean is is there going to be anymore digging after there done with the hole?

what i mean is is there going to be anymore digging after there done with the hole?

Yes - - the entire site will be excavated down 70+ feet.

For the hole - once the caissons are all in, the big crane will be removed and little rigs, and men with shovels, will dig out the tops of the caissons, the rebar that integrates into the mat.

As done at 353 N Clark
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Thank you much!

Yes - - the entire site will be excavated down 70+ feet.

For the hole - once the caissons are all in, the big crane will be removed and little rigs, and men with shovels, will dig out the tops of the caissons, the rebar that integrates into the mat.

So when are they going to start excavating the site?

Any idea what's going on in the hole?

21.3 metres down??? ur joking thats bear long.

How far we down now?, like 9 metres?

^^currently the hole is deeper than 20 meters

21.3 metres down??? ur joking thats bear long.

How far we down now?, like 9 metres?

The core is 60+ feet down now -
The walls of the site are almost completed, and yes they are 75-85' deep, it is hard to grasp how deep this is until you see a 40' + cage lowered in, stopped, and another 40' + cage tied on top.

1/2 a section for the slurry wall
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Secant beam
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Russia tower will have much deeper walls, 40 Meters (!)

Chicago has a look at me state of mind. I mean what is it your city know for really. And you can't talk about WTC. Look how ugly the empty as sears tower is. I bet you think your doing something in the Chi don't you. I bet you even think chicago's a world class city. But I'm sorry to tell you it really isn't. Your city sucks I mean it really sucks. But I ain't here to trash chi town. Oh yeah you might want to get your face in a book and quit getting your info off the internet. I've read the time lines and chicago having the first skyscraper doesn't add up. They had what some could call the first skyscrapers in France.

But I'm sick of talking with a bunch of know nothings. I told the truth and facts if a buildings ugly it's ugly. But it's like I said this building isn't ugly but the sear tower is.

Now lets stop city bashing. There great city's in their own right's. All the nonsense aside chicago happens to be my second favorite midwest city beside Columbus. And it's my third fav city in the USA. We're all americans right guys, Where all humans. Then lets act like it. We should all be happy we have amazing buildings on our planet that we all can sure and be proud off.

This guy is hilarious! I know it's pathetic, but you gotta admit his bi-polarness during the past few pages sure has been entertaining. I guess every city has one...

Quit bring that bullshit up, I said it then I took it back all in the same reply that way I wouldn't have to write two. No body talking about that crap so leave it where it is and quit bring it back up. I'm really suck of play nice wit you people. It like I said I could be the good guy or the bad guy don't push me.

wonderful, the slurry wall is almost completed...hope they'll excavate already next month

It like I said I could be the good guy or the bad guy don't push me.

:lol:

Go ahead and be the bad guy. See how fast you get banned.

You know thats not what I mean but if this makes you happy. Then keep talking about this stuff. I can take a few shoots to the chin. And I could careless about be banned there's other thing in life I can do.

You know thats not what I mean but if this makes you happy. Then keep talking about this stuff. I can take a few shoots to the chin. And I could careless about be banned there's other thing in life I can do.

You don't need to act like you're on the streets. Everyone here shares a common interest in skyscrapers, so just chill a bit.

And don't be so concerned about getting a ban, it's not the end of the world!! As you say you've probably got other things you could do, so stop caring so much!!

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041179.jpg

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041238.jpg

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041245.jpg

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041266.jpg

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041278.jpg

http://www.lewiskostiner.com/galleries/Chicago_Spire_20080329/content/bin/images/large/20080329_L1041285.jpg

Here is what's going on in the Hole .I thought everyone would enjoy these..
Take Care, Lance

Finally, Some (Unconfirmed) Chicago Spire Sales Numbers

April 15, 2008 - The Chicago Spire launched its Asian city marketing tour last month, and according to the Singapore Property News Blog, the primary event held at Singapore’s Four Seasons Hotel drew about 800 potential buyers for the planned 150 story Chicago real estate project. International sales are being handled by Savills, and manager Michael Ng was quoted as saying the “large turnout and sales were above what they had expected.” No official statement was made, but inside sources claimed 30 condos were sold at the event. More here: http://www.bestchicagocondos.com/blog/finally-some-unconfirmed-chicago-spire-sales-numbers/

From above
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiYDkNr0aI/AAAAAAAAiJA/n_xsxX_kNNA/P1300923.JPG?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)


http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiYQkNr0bI/AAAAAAAAiJM/evF2VR3BfAs/P1300925.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZ3ENr0jI/AAAAAAAAiLA/dqs9zPXqiQk/2008_04_18a.JPG?imgmax=800

Slurry wall
http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZx0Nr0cI/AAAAAAAAiJo/mDkpD0AMzSs/P1300905.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZ1ENr0gI/AAAAAAAAiKc/c7tJWf3Ao0M/P1300927.JPG?imgmax=800

Belled Caissons - parking garage.
7X40'
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZykNr0dI/AAAAAAAAiJ0/aSt7nMnxDjk/P1300912.JPG?imgmax=720

http://lh5.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZzUNr0eI/AAAAAAAAiKA/_g-4IXAHEEk/P1300917.JPG?imgmax=800

More beams for the secant piles
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZ0kNr0fI/AAAAAAAAiKQ/jBZQgm2jU68/P1300920.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZ20Nr0iI/AAAAAAAAiK0/P16oT4eI2-4/P1300931.JPG?imgmax=800

Making more core cages
http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiZ2ENr0hI/AAAAAAAAiKo/BUt9r0H-4_A/P1300929.JPG?imgmax=800


http://lh4.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiaVENr0lI/AAAAAAAAiLY/Q_bPunWIRe4/P1300934.JPG?imgmax=800

http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAiaR0Nr0kI/AAAAAAAAiLM/6_Z3SeqCi-s/P1300899.JPG?imgmax=720

I had the day off and biked over to the site. I sat there in awe for about an hour :) its so cool to sit an watch over the site that will house the tallest skyscraper in north america. very cool. my pics are not harryc quality but I snapped a few.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/DSC_0001-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/DSC_0030-1.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/DSC_0031.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/Img0063.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/Img0065.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/Img0066.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/Img0070.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t30/jlew24asu/Img0072.jpg

It's fascinating how close you can come to such a building site and have a good look at all the work! Nice pics, keep 'm coming ;)

they're amazing fast with the parking-garage piles :)

great stuff ..nice to see everybody working :)

I had the day off and biked over to the site. I sat there in awe for about an hour :) its so cool to sit an watch over the site that will house the tallest skyscraper in north america.
Don't forget South America :poke:

Don't forget South America :poke:

how can I forget my friends to the south! :cheers:

"Tallest free-standing structure in the Americas" (remembering that the tallest ground-supported structure of any kind in the Americas is and will remian the KVLY-TV tower in North Dakota - a guyed mast).

Mike

Yes - - the entire site will be excavated down 70+ feet.

For the hole - once the caissons are all in, the big crane will be removed and little rigs, and men with shovels, will dig out the tops of the caissons, the rebar that integrates into the mat.

As done at 353 N Clark
http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/Rw5R_j6-l1I/AAAAAAAAKCk/eWpi3CHiek0/P1030447.JPG?imgmax=800



The rebar that standing look like long skinny snakes coming out of the ground!

According to wikipedia "The underground portion of the construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008." but seems unlikely. This means by end of april at latest...

According to wikipedia "The underground portion of the construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008." but seems unlikely. This means by end of april at latest...

Since the first quarter ended at the end of March it looks like Wikipedia was wrong again! Of course there's nothing unusual about that.

Since the first quarter ended at the end of March it looks like Wikipedia was wrong again! Of course there's nothing unusual about that.
This information is probably based on the official Chicago Spire site, which claims something similar:
"This sub-ground phase of development will be completed by Q1 2008"

http://www.thechicagospire.com/news/2007/Construction-started/148/

We are already IN the first quarter.

No, we`re in the Q2. Started in april 1th

Q1 of 2009 seems more realistic to me. :)

the foundation will be completed before august 2008 i think

Yes the lack of upward progress causing impatience and even rudeness in some - this could happen on the 'Shard' site and the Russian pyramid forum too.
Rather than be distracted look at the neatness of the Chicago Spire work zone - the lorries neatly aligned ! The colour co-ordinated concrete queue.. the dayglow spray paint on re-bar and other items - there is joy and order here.

Thank you Harry for all the detail shots.. I ascended the Sears Tower in 1985 and what a fine vista opened before me. I imagine it will be enhanced by the Spire (whereas the Trump Tower or 'Silver Boot' as we brothers now refer to it, will add little except to reflect the fine buttress/roof work of nearby older buildings).

Must go now.. today we are having a meal !
Blessyou all.
Tim

when is this going wertical ?

should rise before the end of the year, maybe already in agust-september ( but only the core )

should rise before the end of the year, maybe already in agust-september ( but only the core )

Really? i'd have expected more December time..

Very impressive btw

should rise before the end of the year, maybe already in agust-september ( but only the core )

thanks for the awnser ! lets hope so !

Really? i'd have expected more December time..

Very impressive btw

as i said, probably before end of this year ( for example december ), when they're fast maybe already earlier...as you can see in the construction-pics....pilling in the hole is under full progress

facade testing

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, thats even better the the freedom towers facade. great find CULWULLA, by th way where did u find it ??????????????????????

Looks nice! It'll end up looking amazing!

sweet! something to see other than a hole in the ground. It looks to me like it works :)

looks pretty futuristic

I walked by the site on Friday evening, I didn't get a good glance though. I walked across the east side of LSD, but could see the site from a distance.

I love chicago..first time there, I hope to go back sometime.

secret. ;-)

that facade look crazy! crazy good I haven't seen anything like it nice job culwulla

That is awesome!!!

The facade looks wonderful, it will certainly make the entire building looks stunning! Great job on finding this site where the testing was being done. Secrets like that are what make this forum so interesting.:cheers:

looks expensive.

Looks very nice and elegant. And its going to look even better in a 610-meter-tall facade.

The Facade looks Beautiful! Very Sexy and Futuristic. This tower sure has some style. However, some parts do look a bit plastic like. Maybe its just the lighting or something. I'm it will look better than this though. Calatrava never gets anything wrong. :lol:

Culwulla why do I get the feeling that you know something we don't?

I LOVE the look of the facade, but I'm not so sure about the tan color panels.

From above
http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAyOJWdgRjI/AAAAAAAAix8/GovCtdbS_04/P1310164.JPG?imgmax=800


higer res
2007 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli)
2008 Q1 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q1)
2008 Q2 series (http://picasaweb.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/400NLSDCSHeli2008q2)

On Ramp finished
http://lh3.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAyOTmdgRkI/AAAAAAAAiyI/aqjAw_w-iy4/P1310162.JPG?imgmax=720

http://lh6.ggpht.com/harry.r.carmichael/SAyOvWdgRlI/AAAAAAAAiyU/lCFAzWEt-iQ/P1310152.JPG?imgmax=800

a few more later.

so am I the only one who doesnt think the facade is all that special

^ Im a little underwhelmed with it. To me it looks kind of cheap.

so am I the only one who doesnt think the facade is all that special

Am also not sure about it, could be better. Although it will look different when its on the building. I saw some 'OMGs' and I was like is that it?

For a to be 2000ft building the core looks soooo skinny. Does anyone else think that?

Culwulla why do I get the feeling that you know something we don't?

:lol: hahahaha, the very same question was asked to him regarding the Burj Dubai!! :lol:

is it going to be a steel construction process or concrete, or both?

It took a few minutes and a few glances at the facade to really come up with a conclusion for my self. I like it, It's not bad. I'm trying to bear in mind that this is a mock up of the real thing. The only thing that I didn't like is that peach or cream color crap on the facade. That I hope they do change... or I to have to adjust.

is it going to be a steel construction process or concrete, or both?

the Spire will have concrete core with steel frame.

It took a few minutes and a few glances at the facade to really come up with a conclusion for my self. I like it, It's not bad. I'm trying to bear in mind that this is a mock up of the real thing. The only thing that I didn't like is that peach or cream color crap on the facade. That I hope they do change... or I to have to adjust.

i think the peach or cream colour "crap" will be gold on the final one. Also the silver wrap thing on the mock facade, which highlights the towers twisting shape, appears to look plastic, subject to damage and not very strong, hence, giving the impression of cheapness and "crapiness". Thats why i think some people here don';t like it very much.
Anyway, like i said before i doubt that the real real deal, will look to perfection and carry that calatrava class to it.

Cherio

http://www.innovationdechoc.com/image/top_50/architecture/chicago_spire.jpg

On that photo it looks like out of this world compared to the building on the right

I dont like this tower, base is way to simple, interaction with surrounding's is done very poorly. Whole tower is just to thin. and in general i dont like oval towers to much , In the other hand macro position is very good and cladding might be good so....3/10 from me

is it really cream colored? it looks to me like it's reflecting light from dawn or dusk, which will make any reflective surface look like that. it might just be a little more reflective than the rest

i rather like the base of Spire
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9318/csversionfmassive4bt7.jpg

WOW, i haven't seen these pics yet, OK, base does not suck so much but still for a building of that size i would except something better. But other stuff that i mentioned still stands.

And is there any plan for removing those condos on the first pic, they really really do not fit in

Something about the design of the mock-up facade and those renderings posted above doesn't match up.

Notice on the mock-up there is actually a piece of glass between two vertical "risers", whereas on the renderings, there is no such piece of glass...or even two risers at each corner, for that matter.

:dunno:

^^

On further investigation, it now makes sense. Those renderings are obsolete.

Here is the correct matching design:


http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/748/1190924997spireparkxu1.jpg


:okay: