But it helps if you keep your eyes down, instead of up.
There’s a small corner of open space left above the arch.
Yes, there’s still a tiny bit of cladding left to install at the very top of the west-facing side of River Point, and there’s a construction elevator to finish removing. Then all that glass where is used to be will need to be filled in.
Of course, there’s a ton of work to be done inside River Point. But only a chosen few will get to see that process. Which leaves the rest of us to watch the plaza out in front of the tower, along the Chicago River.
Designed by The Office of James Burnett, the one-and-a-half-acre park will sit 35 feet above the river, with fantastic views of the Main and South branches.
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- Lendlease dismantles the construction elevator from the west face of River Point.
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- River Point Plaza, from the L.
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- Construction continues on the plaza in front of River Point.
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- A passing architecture cruise reflected in the River Point arch.