Time-lapse shows construction of Chicago convention center

by Samantha Ashenhurst | April 27, 2018 2:17 pm

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Jobsite photography company OxBlue[2] has released a time-lapse video, capturing the recent construction process at McCormick Place[3] in Chicago. Originally built in 1958, the large convention center underwent significant renovation from 2015 to 2017, with the addition of Wintrust Arena and adjoining 1268-room Marriot Marquis hotel. OxBlue’s edited time-lapse video shows construction from the ground-up through more than 181,000 high-definition photographs.

“Chicago has nearly 50 high-rise construction projects under construction and being able to share some of that progress with the public through time-lapse photography is a great way to showcase exciting projects like McCormick Place,” said Chandler McCormack, OxBlue CEO.

The updated facility includes more than 241,548 m² (2.6 million sf) of exhibit halls across a series of four buildings: the North, South, and West buildings, and Lakeside Center. Connected by pedestrian walkways and sky bridges, McCormick Place also features a series of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Check out the construction time-lapse below, courtesy of OxBlue.

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/time-lapse-shows-construction-of-chicago-convention-center/

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