NBC Tower in Chicago, Illinois

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How can you not like a skyscraper with flying buttresses? It's the ultimate blending of historic ambitions to reach the sky, and the modern-day ability to fulfill those ambitions. Most people are amazed when they find out that Chicago's NBC Tower is a child of the 1980's. Its vertical lines, rounded edges, and tiered setbacks scream "Art Moderne" (a streamlined form of Art Deco). It's a skyscraper right out of a Dick Tracey comic.  The building's entrances are great, as well. Detailed brass grillework contrasts with the dark green marble of the base. That dark green color continues up the building with the spandrels, but those are only colored concrete, not granite. Still, the way the entire narrow edges of the front and back of the building bow outward help reinforce the ship's prow effect that the building has when seen slicing through clouds on a foggy day. With the accent floodlights on it's like a giant limestone cutter moving through the night. Quick Facts Construction start: 1985 Construction finish: 1989 Designed by: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Type: Skyscraper Stories: 37 Maximum Height: 757 feet / 231 meters Statistics Height to roof: 617 feet Height to the tip of the spire: 757 feet Timeline October 20, 1989: The illuminated NBC peacock at the apex of the tower was lit for the first time. 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 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)