architecture

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Spertus Underway

Found myself walking down South Michigan Avenue this morning, so I clicked these pics of the construction site of the Spertus Institute's new home.

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The groundbreaking for the Spertus was October 7, though it appears that was more a ceremonial start than a construction start. From the looks of things today the demolition needs to be hauled away and then excavation can start for the building's foundation.

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It might not be too exciting yet, but it's good to see things underway on what should be a great contribution to Chicago, and more specifically the Michigan Avenue streetwall overlooking Grant Park.

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