The glass and metal exterior was nearly complete. An external construction elevator still ran up one corner and would probably remain until the interior walls, plumbing and electricity were complete.

The illusion of a twisted exterior was all the more remarkable now the the top floors were completed.

The street level was still rough, still with the sidewalk blocked, and still without a clear lobby.

A window washer made his or her way across and down the face of the building and cleaning all the window exteriors.