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As pedestrians head down Halsted Street in the Fulton Market district, a spiral structure in the middle of the Mews Pedway invites them to walk toward its center. At a glance, the coil seems to have ...
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Foundation concrete and block‑work setup

The foundation phase begins with careful concrete work and block‑laying. This breakdown shows how the base of the structure is formed with precision and planning.