The Chicago Spire
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Posted by paul on October 9th, 2008If a huge drill bit sticking out the center of a large city is your idea of high modern design, then Chicago has just the thing for you. Chicago will soon be home to the Chicago Spire, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. When completed in 2011 it will be 2000-feet tall.
The Spire will be quite the sight, with residential units, its 150 floors will provide enough space for 1,194 residences. The tower rotates as well. An average 2.44 degrees to a total of 360 degrees from top to bottom.
According to its architect, it helical structure was “inspired by the nature, by the interaction of earth, water and air” and the fluid facade will be covered in glass” that will help protect migrating birds. The Chicago Spire will be cooled by a geothermal system that will draw water from the Chicago river, and landscaping will be maintained through a rainwater recycling system.
Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 11:59 am
That is beautiful. Maby in the future, cities might get to be beautiful again.
Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
This…is epic! So beautiful and amazing, was the architect’s name Simon by any chance?
- Pierce the heavens, space and time itself! Believe in the Simon that believes in you!!!
Monday, October 13th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
It’s a giant vibrator.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 12:06 am
unexciting compared to whats being built in dubai (Bruj). 2500 feet to turn my head, minimum.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 1:07 am
Worlds greatest powertool.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Interesting looking building, looks like there are no corner offices though!
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 9:25 am
I think its just an ugly extension of an already ugly area.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 10:30 am
@Pete: Ugh, this is a building, not a cock; size doesn’t matter.
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
I’m certain its going to be a popular location for law firms.
Friday, October 17th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
i can’t believe the governments are willing to spend millions of dollars on things like this, nothing but symbols of their ego, and yet they spend almost nothing on helping those in need.
it sickens me.
Monday, February 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
i hate all of those who say that the area is ugly. Chicago is one on the most beautiful cities in the world. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool, or ignorant. Most likely the latter.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Its so hume If a ball fire by tank i dont think it will reach upto tarrace
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Visited Chicago for the first time about a month ago. I’ve always wanted to go. I’ll tell you this much, I will be back.. and just in time for the spire. looks beautiful.
Chicago is about 10 times what I’m use to.. Cleveland/Pittsburgh. lol