Franklin in Chicago, Illinois

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The AT&T Corporate Center embodies both the Chicago architectural spirit and the distinct style of 1990's architecture. Rising high into the sky, it boasts a dazzling array of spires, gables, and points that leave onlookers in awe. Its massing cleverly pays homage to the beloved Chicago Board of Trade, but with a modern twist that leaves Art Deco far behind. The use of color, materials, and intent is unmistakably rooted in late 20th century building trends. One notable feature of this skyscraper are the vertical channels situated at the center of each face. As they ascend, these channels expand, creating an illusion where the extended corners appear narrower and even taller than they actually are. This clever manipulation of forced perspective adds a fascinating element to the building's design. While the exterior may bear only a faint resemblance to the iconic Art Deco monuments that made the Loop great, the interior makes up for it with its elegant lighting fixtures and ornate accents that harken back to Chicago's golden age of architecture. Quick Facts Construction began in 1985 The building was completed in 1989 Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill The total cost was $360,000,000 Type: Skyscraper Number of stories: 61 Maximum height: 1,007 feet / 307 meters Statistics Floor space: 1,700,000 square feet Rentable floor space: 1,600,000 square feet Timeline In 1995, the 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 using Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)