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During the months of May, June and July, CTBUH offered tours to three Chicago skyscrapers under construction. Guided by the professionals involved, tour guests learned about the development and construction of the newest additions to the Chicago skyline.
All tours began at 2:30 PM and took approximately two hours to complete. Participation was open to all CTBUH members and free of charge. Capacity was limited to twenty people per visit on a first come first served basis.
To read about the 2009 CTBUH Summer Tours, click on tour links below:
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Legacy at Millennium Park
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Friday May 22nd, 2009
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Aqua Tower
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Friday June 19th, 2009
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Blue Cross - Blue Shield Tower
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Friday July 17th, 2009
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Legacy at Millennium Park
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Friday May 22nd, 2009
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The construction tour of the Legacy at Millennium Park project in Chicago marked the start of the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Skyscraper Summer Tours on Friday 22 May 2009.
Please click here for more information on The Legacy at Millennium Park.
Please click here to read a full report of the tour.
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Aqua Tower
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Friday June 19th, 2009
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On 17 December, 2008, CTBUH staff had the great opportunity to receive an educational tour of the Aqua Tower by Jim Loewenberg (Magellan Development Group), Randy Bullard (McHugh Construction) and Mauricio Sanchez (Studio Gang Architects). Download the CTBUH Staff tour report here.
The second CTBUH Summer Tour was held on 19 June, 2009. As Aqua Tower nears completion, many members enjoyed this technical tour led by Ryan Keane and Suzanne Browne of McHugh Construction Company and Mauricio Sanchez of Studio Gang Architects. Click here to read a full report of the tour.
Please click here for more information on the Aqua Tower.
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Blue Cross - Blue Shield Tower
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Friday July 17th, 2009
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On Friday July 17th, CTBUH visited the new extension of the Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower, the final tour of the 2009 Summer Tour series. The Blue Cross-Blue Shield Tower is located on the north side of Chicago's famous Millennium Park. The 32-story first phase was completed in 1997. This structure was built with additional floors in mind, warranting market condition. The construction of the 25-story second phase started in 2007 and is scheduled for completion in 2010, bringing the total height to 225 meter. The large expanse of windows facing Grant Park is often used to spell out words to commemorate or celebrate events and happenings in Chicago.
Please click here to read a full report of the tour.
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