Citadel Center in Chicago, Illinois

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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, while the convex shape and shiny glass cladding add visual interest. However, the dark stone buildings in the area lack sufficient light for this building to effectively reflect light into the street. This isn't to say Citadel Center is poorly designed - its many good attributes make up for its imperfections. The setbacks near the corners give it a vertical visual appeal, and the sparse grid helps divide the building into visually appealing sections. The roof overhang presents this building as human-scale, rather than just another skyscraper piercing the clouds. Quick Facts Construction start: 2000 Construction finish: 2003 Designed by: DeStefano + Partners Type: Skyscraper Stories: 37 Maximum Height: 580 feet / 177 meters Statistics Rentable floor space: 1,500,000 square feet Timeline 1896: The Fair department store opened in this location in a building designed by William LeBaron Jenney. 1963: The building at this location was purchased by Montgomery Ward. 1984: This property was rezoned to allow the construction of a 72-story office tower that never materialized. 1988: This property was sold by Mobil Oil for $50 million to Bramalea, who planned to build a retail and office complex. March 17, 2003: The Chicago Tribune reports that Bank One will leave its namesake tower after merging with JPMorgan Chase. Notes Architecture firm of record: DeStefano and Partners Design consultants: Ricardo Bofill Arquitectura This location was formerly home to The Fair department store, which later became the Montgomery Ward Flagship Store. The old department store building was torn down to make way for a 72-story skyscraper that would have been Mobil Oil's headquarters - but it never got built. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort - if you have interesting items to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)