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The setbacks were mandated by the city of Chicago to preserve what little sunlight was filtering down to street level through the growing forest of skyscrapers and the thick haze that became common in industrialized 20th century Chicago. Quick Facts...

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...

The site bordered by Orleans Street Wells Street Kinzie Street and the Chicago River was formerly a Native American trading post and the site of the Chicago and North Western Railway's former Wells Street Station abandoned in 1911 in favor of the...

Occupying half of a city block in the heart of the Loop, Citadel Center tries hard to fit in with its neighbors but still manages to stand out. The tower portion features a half-block eastern setback that keeps it from overshadowing State Street,...

In September 2010, it was named #1 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. 8. In June 2013, the office portion of the building and its parking garage were sold for $145 million. 9. The residential portion of the building has...

Daley Center September, 2010: This building was named #16 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. Notes This was formerly the location of the Opera House Building. This was formerly the location of an RKO theater. At the...

April 12, 2012: The building was sold in a bankruptcy auction by Senior Care Development for $53.5 million in cash and an estimated $57 million in debt. (Credit; Chicago Architecture)   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a...

April 12, 2012: The building is sold at a bankruptcy auction by Senior Care Development for $53.5 million in cash and an estimated $57 million in debt. (Credit; Chicago Architecture) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a...

September 2010: A new attraction was announced for the 94th floor observatory: 50x20-foot skating rink, made of a synthetic substance called "Skating in the Sky." September, 2010: This building was named #1 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40...

 In the 1980's, the Chicago architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill renovated the lowest floors into better retail space. From a shopping standpoint, it was a success and works well with the rest of Michigan Avenue. But the result is divorced...

September, 2010: This building was named #21 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. (Credit; Chicago Architecture)   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by...

However, like many companies that started in Chicago, Palmolive eventually moved on to New York in 1934. The building retained its name until Playboy Enterprises took over in 1966, renaming it after their publishing company. As the publishing...

September 2010: This building was ranked #28 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating...

September 2010: This building was ranked #21 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. (Credit; Chicago Architecture) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by...

September, 2010: This building was named #28 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. (Credit; Chicago Architecture)   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by...

In 1931, another walkway was added at the fourteenth floor to connect to offices of a bank in accordance with a Chicago statute concerning bank branch offices. The two towers, not including the levels below Michigan Avenue, have a combined area of...

Daley Center September, 2010: This building is named #16 on Chicago Magazine's list of the Top 40 Buildings in Chicago. Notes This location was formerly occupied by an Opera House Building. This location was formerly occupied by an RKO theater. At...

Timeline In August 2011, the "Unitrin" logo was swapped out for a shiny new "Kemper" logo perched high atop the building. Thanks to Chicago Architecture for capturing this moment. ... This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative...

Nevertheless, it is most notable for being John Burgee's first skyscraper in his native Chicago. Quick Facts Construction completion: 1987 Designed by: Johnson Burgee Architects Cost: $140,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Floors: 40 Maximum Height: 573...

The Hyatt Center rises from amid an overgrown forest of skyscrapers to spread light through a part of Chicago that previously seemed in perpetual shadow. The building takes the form of a smooth oval with indentations at its two most acute points. In...

The Hyatt Center emerges from a forest of skyscrapers, its sleek design casting a radiant glow on a part of Chicago that once seemed forever lost in shadow. This architectural marvel takes the form of a smooth oval with two indentations at its most...

Quick Facts Construction completion date: 1986 Designed by the renowned architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Building type: Iconic skyscraper Number of floors: 58 stories high Maximum height: A towering 570 feet / 174 meters above ground...

(Credit; Chicago Architecture) This incredible object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. By scanning fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the...

Construction Completion: 1986 Designed by the Renowned Architects of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Building Type: Iconic Skyscraper Number of Stories: 63 Floors Above Ground Maximum Height: 725 Feet / 221 Meters in the Air Architectural Notes: Adrian...

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...

By covering this building in reflective blue glass it maximizes the amount of light it shares and also helps blend into the sky to reduce its visual footprint. Though some believe the shape of the building is reminiscent of a cash register to...

Some believe the shape of the building resembles a cash register, reminiscent of its largest tenant, but it was actually designed to resemble a waterfall to connect with the nearby Chicago River. The spread at the bottom of the building is part of...

(Credit; Chicago Architecture)   This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks...

(Credit: Chicago Architecture) This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for...

The solution was a downward slope that also adds geometric interest to what would otherwise be a fairly bland brown rectangle.It seems almost Japanese in structure, in part because of the windows set back from the concrete creating a visual moment...