Sunday, February 17, 2013

Let's Start Digging!

The exterior enclosure of the new Aquatics Center is progressing well and the painting of the curved steel bar joists is nearing completion.  This is all leading up to the start of excavation for the brand new 8 lane competition pool and diving well.
View looking East from the Concessions
View looking North at West Stairwell
 

View looking East along future South sidewalk
View looking North at East Stairwell
View looking South at Clerestory which is located above the Spectator Seating
 
View looking West at the interior of the Aquatics Center
 
View looking West from Lawler

Friday, February 15, 2013

District 219 Video

Robert Henderson from Niles North High School has put together a nice video piece highlighting the Design/Construction of the Aquatics Center.  The video includes interviews with Michael Maloney from Legat Architects, Dave Dini from IHC Construction and Seth Orlove, Aquatics Director/Coach Please check it out.