“It was wrapped in three layers, and the workers were asked to take off their belts and anything else that could scratch it (wallet chains, measuring tapes) before the last layer was peeled off.”
Hopefully it’s more resilient after completion but if not then it’ll last less than an hour before the city ruins it.
Looks like it might be a merry Beanmas after all!
Very exciting. With all of this good news, we better hear something about the World Trade Center soon too
From what I can figure out so far the installation process is interesting. After delivery of a section a brace is installed on its interior. These have to have been especially created for the project. It allows each piece to be lifted to a vertical position, moved to its location with a little tractor, gently nestled into position, and bolted in place. Precision is obviously critical in order to make the seams disappear. It will be intriguing to watch it grow. I assume the crew will gradually speed up the work as they familiarize themselves with the job.
Moving the third section for installation. Workman on site told me the work may not be finished until March. The can’t work during cold weather—a likely occurrence between now and then.
Making progress. Next new section was being secured to tractor for movement to installation site. Tolerances make this a difficult task.
There will be people taking pictures next to this thing 24/7/365
Yes I anticipate this being as popular as its older sibling in Chicago. I really like that Chicago’s bean is in an open space. This one is shoved under a building. Very New York treatment.
Certainly will be New Yorkish. But maybe that’s appropriate. It’s a densely packed town. And I suspect it will be spectacular as a squished object. I’m really looking forward to having it near my office every work day.
Interior superstructure is quite elaborate. I wonder how the last piece will be installed. Each part has bolt attachments inside to make connection seamless. Workers toil away on the inside to finish the joint. Will there be a door? I don’t see one so far. A hole on top to crawl out of? It’s all a mystery to me.
There must be a door or hole somewhere, because they’ll need to have a way to get back inside if they need to do repairs down the line
Right. Mystery solution game is now on.
Just chatted with one of the workmen. The crew will get out at the end through a trap door in one of the sections in the back that has already been set in place. In addition construction will stop quite soon because of cold weather. The equipment will all be removed, returning some time next year when warmer air arrives. Also near the end all the supporting steel now holding things in place will be removed. Each piece will be adjusted with jacks for a tight fit. So the bean probably won’t be finished until spring.
Fine with me, as long as it’s getting finished!
