Chicago to get new US tallest

[H0wl]

Big thumbs down for me. I am offended that this type of architecture was even proposed in this city. We have such a deep respect for our architectural history, why build this modern building that would be better suited in Asia or something? Don't get me wrong, it's a great design, just not for Chicago.

[dallasbrink]

Go figure, its a Calatrava, it is nice though, but like his giant bridge in dallas that hasn't been started yet, planned to be started last year, his projects tend to be expensive and tedious to be approved. I think it would be cool to see, but doubt it will be built.

http://thechicagospire.com/

Sounds like Chicago will have a building to beat the height of Freedom Tower in New York. The Chicago Spire is to rise 2k ft, and looks very big, even for Chicago....

CNN

[tamias6]

This Skyscraperpage.com diagram, lists the Chicago Spire as under construction.

[Allison Slater]

Anybody near Chicago who can visit the site and see if there is anything indeed happening there?

[southlooper]

Anybody near Chicago who can visit the site and see if there is anything indeed happening there?

[tamias6]

I hope at least some Windy City UPers have camera's at the ready. I for one would love to see photos of construction.

[Allison Slater]

I'll try to get some photos later this month, though the quality will be low.

[GRguy]

I will try and get some photos this weekend and post them on the Chicago page. I pass it on the bus every day and they are definitely working there.

[Allison Slater]

I mentioned this in the thread in the Chicago forum as well, but this is mostly in response to those who say it doesn't fit the architecture of or belong in Chicago. When seeing this panorama of the Chicago skyline of 1927, I am reminded of the Chicago Spire. Not for its twisting, but for its spire-shape. In my opinion, it is a bit of a revisitation of a former Chicago theme with a modern twist.

Spires.. everywhere!

[New Name]

I was in Chicago this weekend and aside from sitework, I see no signs of major construction. I didn't stand at the edge of the site and actually look hard, but no cranes, no supplies. Just site work.