Posted May 13, 201015 yr 53 views of Queen City Square On May 7, 2010, I was given access to photograph Queen City Square in Cincinnati, Ohio from the bottom to the very top. Despite a favorable, sunny day, strong winds resulted in the sole exterior elevator being put out of commission for the day. That did deter me from photographing the hulking beauty that is the tallest structure in the Queen City. More photographs, of the top, will come upon the next sunny day. Enjoy these 53 views of Queen City Square! A view of the future commercial space facing 4th Street. The main entryway from 4th Street. A potential overhead pedestrian connection to the Atrium Towers could be constructed later. Future elevator bank. The host explains the mechanics of Queen City Square. A view of the 4th Street entrance. Pieces of the tiara await lifting onto the top. Each floor begins to look the same. A view of the 3rd Street lobby with a future escalator that will take patrons to the next level. The tour of the ten floors of Queen City Square that were accessed has concluded with a final image of the 4th Street landing. I hope you enjoy these photographic updates to Queen City Square, one of the favorite skyscrapers that's being erected right now. Be sure to stay tuned for even more in the coming weeks!
May 13, 201015 yr Great photos Sherman. It was fun to go up there even if we couldn't go all the way to the top due to high winds. I'm hoping to have my photos edited this weekend sometime.
May 13, 201015 yr Yeah, I told you I was gonna hold off but I just couldn't wait any longer :P I really want to go back up to the top, but this damn week has been rainy or windy.
May 13, 201015 yr If/When either of you get to the top, if you don't mind, ask where the beams are that the Construction Team and Great American employees signed. Photos if possible! "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
May 13, 201015 yr Great shots. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 13, 201015 yr Great work Sherman. I always loves me some construction photos. It sure looks like the construction is moving along quickly on the exterior. Although the interior finishing of such a large-scale building will take some time to complete. I only infrequently read the QCS construction thread, so I don't know the answer to this question. What is the current estimate for the completion of the building? (i.e. occupancy)
May 13, 201015 yr It sure looks like the construction is moving along quickly on the exterior. Although the interior finishing of such a large-scale building will take some time to complete. Tenants will be responsible for the build out their spaces.
May 13, 201015 yr I understand the concept of tenant shell space, Randy. I simply wondered what the completion date of the building was. Do you know?
May 13, 201015 yr Wow, I need new pants! Thanks Sherman for these awesome shots/updates! Sweet! Also the completion date and opening is scheduled for First Quarter 2011(Great American Insurance). With full occupancy in 2012! Queen City Square’s Class A+ office space is currently over 80% leased.
May 13, 201015 yr thanks for these Sherman. I understand the concept of tenant shell space, Randy. I simply wondered what the completion date of the building was. Do you know? hehe....touchy.
May 13, 201015 yr I understand the concept of tenant shell space, Randy. I simply wondered what the completion date of the building was. Do you know? Yes, as Dirty Sandpit mentioned, the projected completion date is 1Q 2011. But since tenants will be building out their spaces as they desire, the occupancy will be more of a rolling date. BTW, not all office projects require tenants to build out their spaces. Some projects will white box the space, others will build it to spec, while some do this and let the tenants work it out. With that said, the building contractors expect many of the tenants to select them to do their build outs.
May 13, 201015 yr Yeah, I told you I was gonna hold off but I just couldn't wait any longer :P I really want to go back up to the top, but this damn week has been rainy or windy. great pics..thanks!!!
May 14, 201015 yr What did you tell them to let you take photographs of this site? I understand if you don't want to tell me, but wow, you got a tour and up close! Awesome! You must have some great connections.
May 14, 201015 yr If/When either of you get to the top, if you don't mind, ask where the beams are that the Construction Team and Great American employees signed. Photos if possible! Yes, please ask and let us know!
May 28, 201015 yr nice work i have been pining for a thread like this on that (all too rare) new ohio tower. wow! ps -- nice nod to hiroshige & hokusai in your thread title :wink:
May 28, 201015 yr nice work i have been pining for a thread like this on that (all too rare) new ohio tower. wow! ps -- nice nod to hiroshige & hokusai in your thread title :wink: A link to mrnyc's reference above, for those who didn't get it. Like me. What did we ever do before google? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fifty-three_Stations_of_the_T%C5%8Dkaid%C5%8D
June 7, 201015 yr The more and more this comes to completion the more and more I like it. Love the lines and blue-grey. DS, the one that looks like a rendering is bad-ass. You caught the light perfectly!
June 7, 201015 yr yeah it is very clean and sharp. also impressive in height like it really belongs in a downtown and not out on the outer loop somewhere.
June 13, 201015 yr The more and more this comes to completion the more and more I like it. Love the lines and blue-grey. DS, the one that looks like a rendering is bad-ass. You caught the light perfectly! Yeah I'm surpised it turned out so well. I love that photo!
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