Franklin in Chicago, Illinois

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Epitomizing both the Chicago architectural spirit and 1990's architectural style, the AT&T Corporate Center reaches into the sky in a flurry of spires, gables, and points. Its massing makes it resemble an updated version of the city's beloved Chicago Board of Trade. But the color, materials, and intent leave Art Deco in the dust and fully embrace late 20th century building trends. Of particular note are the vertical channels at the center of each face. These expand as they get higher, making the extended corners of the building narrower and seemingly taller. It's an interesting exercise in forced perspective, where the corners taken on their own, appear taller, while the center of the building appears broader. While the exterior bears only a faint resemblance to the Art Deco monuments that made the Loop great, the interior tries harder. The lobby and public areas feature lighting fixtures and accents that harken back to the city's golden age of architecture. Quick Facts Construction start: 1985 Construction finish: 1989 Designed by: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Cost: $360,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Stories: 61 Maximum Height: 1,007 feet / 307 meters Statistics Floor space: 1,700,000 square feet Rentable floor space: 1,600,000 Timeline 1995: This building and the USG Building were sold together for a combined price of $540,000,000. Notes Developer: Stein Company The setbacks occur at the 30th, 45th, and 59th floors. (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 across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)