Boeing Corporate Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois

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Human: The Boeing Headquarters stands poised between the classic ideals of the past and the towering skyscrapers of the future. Beneath its modern façade, a forest of unnecessary spandrels conceals itself. But the true story lies in how this tower was built. It was constructed hovering above very active rail lines that connect Amtrak's Union Station with the outside world. Developers secured so-called "air rights" for $1,300,000 annually over 99 years to create their building. In essence, they are renting the air space above the rail lines. To achieve this feat, a significant portion of the skyscraper was built on a platform that hangs in mid-air, suspended above the tracks by a truss visible on the roof. The situation became even more complex when the building and land were owned by different parties at construction time. The building owners leased the ground for their 36-story tower from another company for about a hundred years. Remarkably, the building was erected without disrupting rail service despite some train tracks needing to be relocated. Quick Facts Construction start: 1988 Construction finish: 1990 Designed by: Perkins+Will Cost: $170,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Stories: 36 Maximum Height: 561 feet / 171 meters Statistics Floor space: 770,300 square feet Parking spaces: 435 Timeline 1997: This building is sold for $167 million. 2003: Boeing receives $63,000,000 in public incentives to relocate its headquarters from Seattle to this building. 2005: Boeing purchases the building from its landlord for approximately $200 million. December 2007: Boeing decides to change the name from "Boeing World Headquarters" to simply "Boeing Corporate Offices." Notes Architect: Ralph Johnson Developer: Rubloff Developer: Orient Leasing Company Developer: Illinois Bell Telephone Company The clock tower extends six stories above the main roof. (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 from around the world for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, if you have interesting items nearby that you would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)