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Quick Facts Construction finish: 1990 The iconic skyscraper was designed by Loebl, Schlossman & Hackl. Type: Skyscraper This towering structure boasts an impressive 40 stories. Maximum Height: The building reaches a staggering 470 feet / 143 meters...

Quick Facts Construction start: 1964 Construction finish: 1967 Designed by: Bertrand Goldberg Associates Type: Skyscraper Maximum Height: 587 feet / 179 meters Timeline September, 2010: This building was named #14 on Chicago Magazine's list of...

Inspired by the Button Tower of the cathedral at Rouen, France, the Tribune Tower exemplifies the way American architects have elevated office buildings to sacred status. Newspaper publisher Colonel Robert R. McCormick held a $50,000.00 international...

One of Chicago's lesser-known yet stunning skyscrapers, the JPMorgan Chase Tower stands as a prominent architectural feature in the central Loop. Its most striking physical attributes are the elegant inclines of its Northern and Southern flanks,...

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, "What's that prominent red building in the middle of Chicago's skyline?" The answer is CNA Center. Although it stands 44 stories tall, which isn't unusually massive by Chicago standards, its...

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Quick Facts Construction starts in 1963 Construction completes in 1966 Designed by Jacques Brownson Type: High-rise building Stories: Thirty-one Maximum Height: Six hundred forty-eight feet / one hundred ninety-eight meters Statistics Site area: One...

A behemoth of a building that effortlessly avoids feeling imposing in spite of its enormous size. The Citigroup Center seamlessly blends reflective glass with setbacks to optimize office space while remaining accessible to pedestrians. Essentially,...

Quick Facts Construction began in 1960 and finished up two years later. Shaw, Metz and Associates had the honor of designing this impressive skyscraper. The building stands tall at a type that's classified as Skyscraper with an impressive 41 stories...

Quick Facts Construction start: 2006 Construction finish: 2008 Designed by: Pappageorge/Haymes Type: Skyscraper Stories: 53 Maximum Height: 620 feet / 189 meters (Credit; Chicago Architecture)   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the...

Quick Facts Construction began: 1981 Completion date: 1982 Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Type: High-rise building Floors: 44 Maximum Height: 599 feet / 183 meters This object is part of "Explore The World". Explore the World is a...

Quick Facts Construction began in 1926 and was completed in 1928. Herbert Hugh Riddle designed this iconic structure. The total cost of the construction project was $2,617,040.00. Renovations took place from 1982 to 1983 under the guidance of Harry...

Construction Begins: 1923 Work Completion Date: 1924 Designers: Graham, Anderson, Probst & White Building Type: Skyscraper Number of Floors: 30 Maximum Height: 475 feet / 145 meters Timeline: 1954 Marks the Addition of a Blue Beacon to This...

Well known in Chicagoland, but not so well known elsewhere, the Aon Center is the quiet, dignified supertall in the Chicago skyline. It lacks the flashy spires of Sears and Hancock, and instead goes for vertical stripes to add extra visual height to...

In 1999, I ascended to Floor 103 of the then-named Sears Tower. Now I've created a model that I'm sharing with others. To learn more about this architectural marvel, visit Wikipedia. The building has a 3x3 cell base, with each cell measuring 75x75...

Quick Facts Construction begins: 1964 Construction completion: 1967 Designed by: Bertrand Goldberg Associates Type: Skyscraper Maximum Height: 587 feet / 179 meters Timeline September, 2010: This building is ranked #14 on Chicago Magazine's list of...

Inspired by the iconic Button Tower of Rouen's Cathedral in France, Tribune Tower exemplifies American architects' ability to elevate office buildings into sacred structures. Newspaper publisher Colonel Robert R. McCormick sponsored a $50,000...

Quick Facts Construction start: 2006 Construction finish: 2008 Designed by: Perkins+Will Cost: $272,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Stories: 52 Maximum Height: 589 feet / 180 meters Timeline May 22, 2008: This building tops out. October 2, 2008:...

One of Chicago's most magnificent examples of art deco architecture, The Palmolive Building has changed with the times and adapted as the city modernized around it. But the building remains as classic Chicago as runny eggs at a Loop diner, or a...

The Presidential Towers complex presents itself as a series of four nearly identical towers, each a step back from the leader, and spanning two city blocks. Leadership is not a bad attribute with which to brand this development. It was one of the...

Occupying the southern half of a city block in the heart of the Loop, Citadel Center tries hard to be friendly with its neighbors, but doesn't quite fit in with its surroundings. Citadel Center features a half-block eastern setback that keeps it from...

Quick Facts Construction finish: 1990 Designed by: Loebl, Schlossman & Hackl Type: Skyscraper Stories: 40 Maximum Height: 470 feet / 143 meters   Notes Developer: Fifield Companies This building's top two floors feature outdoor terraces, unusual...

One of Chicago's unsung but still beautiful skyscrapers, the JPMorgan Chase Tower stands watch as the most prominent architectural feature of the central Loop.It's most noticeable physical aspects are the graceful slopes of its Northern and Southern...

Well known in Chicagoland but not so well recognized beyond its borders the Aon Center stands as a dignified supertall in the Chicago skyline. It eschews flashy spires like Sears and Hancock opting instead for vertical stripes that add visual height...

One of the most common questions we get around here is, "Hey! What's that big red building in the middle of the Chicago skyline?" Well, the answer is CNA Center. It's not a massive structure by Chicago standards -- just 44 stories. But its position...

Quick Facts Construction Begins: 2006 Completion Date: 2008 Designed By: Pappageorge/Haymes Architects Type: Iconic Skyscraper Number of Floors: 53 Stories High Maximum Elevation: 620 Feet / 189 Meters Above Ground Level (Source: Chicago...

Quick Facts Construction begins: 2006 Construction completed: 2008 Designed by: Perkins+Will Cost: $272,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Floors: 52 Maximum Height: 589 feet / 180 meters Timeline May 22, 2008: This structure reaches its peak. October 2,...

111 South Wacker Drive stands as a prominent office tower in Chicago. Completed in 2005 at an impressive height of 681 feet, this 51-story blue-glass structure ranks among the city's tallest buildings. Situated on the site where the U.S. Gypsum...

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Quick Facts Construction completion: 1992 Designed by Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz, and Associates Type Skyscraper Floors 31 Maximum Height 331 feet / 101 meters Statistics Hotel rooms 1,249. (Credit Chicago Architecture) This object is part of...