Presidential Towers in Chicago, Illinois

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The Presidential Towers complex emerges as a series of four nearly identical towers, each standing as a step back from the leader, spanning two city blocks. Leadership is not a bad attribute with which this development should be branded. It was one of the pioneering residential projects in the River West neighborhood, an area that was once seen as nothing more than a ramshackle collection of old brick warehouses, known as the Midwest's version of "Skid Row". Its developers saw it as an opportunity. Seen through 21st century eyes, it makes perfect sense. The towers offer easy access to three major highways, walkable access to the city center, two commuter rail stations, an Amtrak station, and Chicago's growing business core along the Southern branch of the Chicago River. The real question is why this opportunity wasn't seen earlier? Individually, the buildings wouldn't seem like much - some generic brown 40-something story towers. But there's strength in numbers. Just as one ceramic kitten is a knick-knack, but a dozen are a "collection". Their staggered formation gives as many residents as possible a shot at seeing the city without having to see their neighbors. Quick Facts Construction start: 1985 Construction finish: 1986 Designed by: Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates Type: Skyscraper Stories: 49 Maximum Height: 461 feet / 141 meters Statistics Residences: 2,346 Floor space: 2,700,000 square feet (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)