I find it too bad this project was delayed (canceled altogether?). Such a graceful building, it would have been nice to see this in Chicago's skyline.
Very nice it reminds me of the London shard also under construction, two very unique and modern buildings, beautiful even, i like the way the spire has a natural theme to it, impressed.
@nlosborne For now it stopped but they r doing everything they can to get back to complete this structure for more info visit chicago spire wikipedia.
Isn't it a hazard that this is being built only a few hundred feet away from the lake and that water can be a hazard? plus when they first started this, they said the building would be finished in 2011 but so far it doesn't look like much progress. Just one big hole.
Way too tall too close to the lake. Fortunately this "skyline destroyer" will not be built. The developer is in huge financial and legal trouble and the Chicago condo market is ridiculously overbuilt.
its a modern day obelisk. an illuminati phalic symbol meant to absorb power from the sun. they had them in egypt, they have one in DC the Washignton Memorial. George Washington was a free mason by the was and so were most of our presidents. so yeah a giant dildo basically. It actually used to look more like a spike but they changed it to a dildo. I wonder why? o.O
Americans designed the tallest building in the world(Burj Khalifa) elsewhere on the planet but then a Spaniard wants to build the world's largest dildo for Chicago. USA gets no respect!
there is a negociacion with union founds group to give a new loan and give their workers 4 years of secure work in the construccion of this great building... so cross your fingers cause the construccion may starts early next year
@photolitherland i know im replyin to an 8 month comment or wateva but everythaing is out of wack like u said its in the wrong place u know why?..... its the reflection of the windows! look at urself on a mirror lolz everything is on the oppisite side! everything on the right is to ur left n viceversa! its still confusin tho!
I am a fourth generation Chicagoan, and reading the comments about it being windy; you are both correct so stop pissing match. Noodleninjaa, I envy you! After Big John was built, I aspired to one day live and work in that building, but the price tag is way too rich for my blood! lol
i live in CHicago. Im afraid that what happen in 911 is going to happen in chicago OR an accedient an airplane going to hit it OR the workers are going to die when they reach the top or fall. anyways the video looks soo real! i cant wait to go in 2013 the Grand opening.
the spire be finished in 2010!!!!!!!!!! in chicago it would be a litlle more than 2000 ft and your not suposed to bulit more than 2000 ft in chicago!!!!!!!! I thing they will make it smaller or just leave it! there will be exactly 20100 widows in the spire!!!!!!! IF you red please subsribe!!!!!!!!
Does anybody know where to find the soundtrack to the video? I've done a considerable amount of digging and know that it was composed by Chance Thomas, but as far as actually finding a downloadable mp3 clip or the like, a fruitless search.
Scientific Illustrated, March/April 2009: The spire will rest on 34 caissons, placed 120 feet deep into bedrock. in addition to the 120 caissons that anchor the core, there will be 14 more, arranged in pairs, in a circle outside the core, to keep the structure stable. Braces placed every 30 or 40 stories will carry stress to the core and help to keep the spire from swaying in the wind.
Also: The tower's cylindrical design significantly reduces wind loads, unlike skyscrapers with large, flat surfaces that give the wind greater purchase.
Actually, the spiraling structure and reinforcement is greatly more stable than all the would-be Spire's neighbors. The shape of the tower will channel and direct the wind in a way that increases aerodynamic performance and reduces drag.
Also, another of Calatrava's buildings (nicknamed the 'Turning Torso') in Molmo, Sweden has a similar twisting form, but with much less elegant formwork than the Spire's.
That's true but what does your reply have to do with my comment? I lived in the Hancock bldg for 3 yrs so I know what Chicago winds are like on high rises.
My comment was based on my experience living in a high rise in Chicago. The Hancock bldg swayed quite a bit during winter storms. Have you even been to Chicago?
Actually they call it the windy city because it is constantly blowing at a good pace. not like the freaking high sees. Dumbass its not enough to hear it from someone.
Sexy as hell! Let's hope it's eventually built cause Chicago needs another masterpiece like the Sears Tower was in the 70s. But I think the mistake was to make it all residential rather than allowing for office space as well. It was probably based on estimates made during the height of the housing bubble.
Sadly, this project is now dead - a victim of the credit crisis and a glut of overpriced condos in Chicago. It was a longshot in even a great economy. But with sales stalled at 33%, there's no way to get $2 billion to continue.
Calatrava is suing Kelleher for non-payment of $12 million he is owed and the two are no longer on speaking terms. Kelleher, who had set up residence in Chicago to oversee construction, has apparently left the country and most of the sales staff has been released.
There is even talk of possibly selling the design to be built elsewhere - possibly Dubai. Of course there, a 2000 footer would be out of the question. Too short. I wonder how this would look scaled up to 200 stories?
I wouldn't expect any declaration until after the 2016 Olympic announcement next October. The only chance the CS has is both a strongly recovering economy (prospects for which are dimmer now that Obama is prez) and the elevation of Chicago to "world class" status (Obama is a big boost to Chicago 2016 hopes).
Onerous taxes on the very rich people who might buy a condo as a "work of art" instead of simply a place to live will kill it for sure. It's borderline now. Obama policies could kill it.
Actually, I think you are very unhappy in Chicago, so all you can do is to lie about how "great" Chicago is.You know there`s nothing great about Chicago and if you don`t , so you are eiher complete ignorant or very very very uneducated person who never was anywhere else besides Chi-Town.
It's America's heart, there are a ton of people in NYC, it is going to be dirty; especially when everything is crammed on such a small strip of land. DUH :)
Does anyone know the name of the soundtrack? :O LOVE IT! (*.*)
danielbertrand92 3 weeks ago
dildo.
namefart 2 months ago
@namefart thought provoking
Goth3m3 1 month ago
Now there's a big hole in the ground
rct3proyo 2 months ago
I find it too bad this project was delayed (canceled altogether?). Such a graceful building, it would have been nice to see this in Chicago's skyline.
tbsla13 2 months ago
This would of been a great building...
roju0229 3 months ago
OMG WHY U NOT BUILD
jakeroot2 4 months ago
this would have been a great building, too bad it was cancelled :(
carlsm95 5 months ago
shame the companies owning this are bankrupt. This building woulda been badass
japsterman 6 months ago
this video is wierdly relaxing
thejman936 6 months ago
Awesomeness!! Love it! Wish it would be built....
mlvstwtc 6 months ago
magic!
hamhawkification 7 months ago
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This always takes my breath away....
rteegar78 8 months ago
Me gusta spires
ThePixieEater 8 months ago
I wish it would be built
Bahsok5 8 months ago
so happy this didnt work out, it wouldve looked like shit
RLhockey203 1 year ago
@Izakokomarixyz I know =,[
nlosborne 1 year ago
at night it looks like a giant christmas tree! it'll be really nice to see it on the Holiday season!
kathen111 1 year ago
@kathen111 you will never see it; the project is dead.
Izakokomarixyz 1 year ago
@Izakokomarixyz aw man! its so nice... well i guess sometimes things don't work out :P
kathen111 1 year ago
Very nice it reminds me of the London shard also under construction, two very unique and modern buildings, beautiful even, i like the way the spire has a natural theme to it, impressed.
chatteyj 1 year ago
Is this being built??? Someone please help me out.
nlosborne 1 year ago
@nlosborne For now it stopped but they r doing everything they can to get back to complete this structure for more info visit chicago spire wikipedia.
JeeniuzFteja94 1 year ago
@nlosborne The Chicago Spire is DEAD.
Izakokomarixyz 1 year ago
that was such a cute video!
marlinsrule2 1 year ago
It was assumed deaf in 08. Now they just just started construction on the actual tower. Google it
Gochicagobulls4ever 1 year ago
@Gochicagobulls4ever
I thought that they halted construction for ever....
AVIATIO 1 year ago
@AVIATIO no paused it. new fiinish in 2013. i swwwear, look it up.
Gochicagobulls4ever 1 year ago
This project is pretty much dead...
alien890890 1 year ago
i was expecting tht bird to get hit by a helicopter or something. i gotta stop watching so many comedy movies 0_0
mekeith23 1 year ago 2
Isn't it a hazard that this is being built only a few hundred feet away from the lake and that water can be a hazard? plus when they first started this, they said the building would be finished in 2011 but so far it doesn't look like much progress. Just one big hole.
dclaver2 1 year ago
Reminds me of AI for some reason.
gmoon6262 1 year ago
Way too tall too close to the lake. Fortunately this "skyline destroyer" will not be built. The developer is in huge financial and legal trouble and the Chicago condo market is ridiculously overbuilt.
DFDalton1962 1 year ago
i like how they designed the lobby, very elegant
coolcoolcoolest 1 year ago
dam that buildings tall at 2000 ft
shineblood32 1 year ago
its a modern day obelisk. an illuminati phalic symbol meant to absorb power from the sun. they had them in egypt, they have one in DC the Washignton Memorial. George Washington was a free mason by the was and so were most of our presidents. so yeah a giant dildo basically. It actually used to look more like a spike but they changed it to a dildo. I wonder why? o.O
indiodemexico 1 year ago
your inside a raindrop. the image is reflected, so your facing the opposite direction.
crem992 2 years ago
Americans designed the tallest building in the world(Burj Khalifa) elsewhere on the planet but then a Spaniard wants to build the world's largest dildo for Chicago. USA gets no respect!
noodleninjaa 2 years ago
sounds like jeolusey
TropicalJesusPlant 2 years ago
its either cultural unity or commericial feasibility/Laiseez faire
I think we both know which one leads to greater achievement(comparative advantage) and what you usa is all about
lyscan 2 years ago
btw , there's no "you" there
hey ;) maybe it just seemed like it at first
lyscan 2 years ago
@noodleninjaa
I'd kill to live in a dildo this big.
N1CKF3D 2 years ago
Half of that video had nothing to do with the building.
videohead118 2 years ago
its like saying that straberry flavored instant drinks have half-nothing to do with strawberries
i say , all of that video has little to do with the building , the buildings dont watch videos
lyscan 2 years ago
there is a negociacion with union founds group to give a new loan and give their workers 4 years of secure work in the construccion of this great building... so cross your fingers cause the construccion may starts early next year
rodmtvrafa 2 years ago
construction scheduled to resum next year! hell yea cant wait to see this amazing building stand tall in chicago!
clvikes76 2 years ago 3
@photolitherland i know im replyin to an 8 month comment or wateva but everythaing is out of wack like u said its in the wrong place u know why?..... its the reflection of the windows! look at urself on a mirror lolz everything is on the oppisite side! everything on the right is to ur left n viceversa! its still confusin tho!
sexyrican77trey 2 years ago
I am a fourth generation Chicagoan, and reading the comments about it being windy; you are both correct so stop pissing match. Noodleninjaa, I envy you! After Big John was built, I aspired to one day live and work in that building, but the price tag is way too rich for my blood! lol
drummerspenc 2 years ago
this is like MGM, so awesome. Can't wait till the economy gets better ^_^ Chicago FTW!!
SandburgSpartans 2 years ago 5
The view was amazing 1:14
mrbox94 2 years ago
i live in CHicago. Im afraid that what happen in 911 is going to happen in chicago OR an accedient an airplane going to hit it OR the workers are going to die when they reach the top or fall. anyways the video looks soo real! i cant wait to go in 2013 the Grand opening.
itouch197 2 years ago
what is the name of this song? somebody please tell me
Tokyodreamer5 2 years ago
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the spire be finished in 2010!!!!!!!!!! in chicago it would be a litlle more than 2000 ft and your not suposed to bulit more than 2000 ft in chicago!!!!!!!! I thing they will make it smaller or just leave it! there will be exactly 20100 widows in the spire!!!!!!! IF you red please subsribe!!!!!!!!
kkpjvideomakes 2 years ago
Does anybody know where to find the soundtrack to the video? I've done a considerable amount of digging and know that it was composed by Chance Thomas, but as far as actually finding a downloadable mp3 clip or the like, a fruitless search.
ckharrison 2 years ago
Same here although you've found more info than I have. Love this beautiful music. Goes quite well with this elegant looking structure.
piper877 2 years ago
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this is so cool !!!!!!!!!!
dark538 2 years ago
I feel for the future residents on the upper floors. This building will probably sway quite a bit from Chicago's harsh winds.
noodleninjaa 2 years ago
Scientific Illustrated, March/April 2009: The spire will rest on 34 caissons, placed 120 feet deep into bedrock. in addition to the 120 caissons that anchor the core, there will be 14 more, arranged in pairs, in a circle outside the core, to keep the structure stable. Braces placed every 30 or 40 stories will carry stress to the core and help to keep the spire from swaying in the wind.
Tannerd50 2 years ago
Also: The tower's cylindrical design significantly reduces wind loads, unlike skyscrapers with large, flat surfaces that give the wind greater purchase.
Tannerd50 2 years ago
Actually, the spiraling structure and reinforcement is greatly more stable than all the would-be Spire's neighbors. The shape of the tower will channel and direct the wind in a way that increases aerodynamic performance and reduces drag.
Also, another of Calatrava's buildings (nicknamed the 'Turning Torso') in Molmo, Sweden has a similar twisting form, but with much less elegant formwork than the Spire's.
ckharrison 2 years ago
It's not called the windy city b/c of the wind, it's because of the politics.
SandburgSpartans 2 years ago 3
Chicago's called the Windy City b/c of the politics, not the wind. lol.
peaceoutyomama1 2 years ago 17
That's true but what does your reply have to do with my comment? I lived in the Hancock bldg for 3 yrs so I know what Chicago winds are like on high rises.
noodleninjaa 2 years ago 2
Cuz ur comment talks about how windy it is. Isn't that obvious enough?
peaceoutyomama1 2 years ago 6
My comment was based on my experience living in a high rise in Chicago. The Hancock bldg swayed quite a bit during winter storms. Have you even been to Chicago?
noodleninjaa 2 years ago
Ya, I live in Elmhurst. I love Chicago. And it is a bit shaky up on the Skydeck. lol But it's so fun, you just ignore it.
peaceoutyomama1 2 years ago
Actually they call it the windy city because it is constantly blowing at a good pace. not like the freaking high sees. Dumbass its not enough to hear it from someone.
Eweaaa 2 years ago
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JesusROCKSyou94 3 years ago
Sexy as hell! Let's hope it's eventually built cause Chicago needs another masterpiece like the Sears Tower was in the 70s. But I think the mistake was to make it all residential rather than allowing for office space as well. It was probably based on estimates made during the height of the housing bubble.
Ubersuperduper1980 3 years ago
There could never be profitable office space on that site. It is too isolated. And anyway, it's zoned residential.
DFDalton1962 3 years ago
there would be a HELL of a lot of security for this.
chocolate45689 3 years ago
Sadly, this project is now dead - a victim of the credit crisis and a glut of overpriced condos in Chicago. It was a longshot in even a great economy. But with sales stalled at 33%, there's no way to get $2 billion to continue.
Calatrava is suing Kelleher for non-payment of $12 million he is owed and the two are no longer on speaking terms. Kelleher, who had set up residence in Chicago to oversee construction, has apparently left the country and most of the sales staff has been released.
DFDalton1962 3 years ago 3
There is even talk of possibly selling the design to be built elsewhere - possibly Dubai. Of course there, a 2000 footer would be out of the question. Too short. I wonder how this would look scaled up to 200 stories?
DFDalton1962 3 years ago
Yeah lol its so gay they stopped working on it i like flipped when i heard that look how ballin' it is. FUCK DUBAI!!! Its all about Chi-Town
gochicago23 3 years ago 3
is it really not happening? I thought it was just put on hold = (
spookykid520 3 years ago
I wouldn't expect any declaration until after the 2016 Olympic announcement next October. The only chance the CS has is both a strongly recovering economy (prospects for which are dimmer now that Obama is prez) and the elevation of Chicago to "world class" status (Obama is a big boost to Chicago 2016 hopes).
Onerous taxes on the very rich people who might buy a condo as a "work of art" instead of simply a place to live will kill it for sure. It's borderline now. Obama policies could kill it.
DFDalton1962 3 years ago
looks like a giant dildo...
eyeatoma 3 years ago
That is seriously one of the most amazing vids ever. I might have to buy an apartment if I could afford it!
mzembep 3 years ago
Can someone tell me what the background song is?
clevelandBD 3 years ago
thats amazing, cities like Chicago Dubai Shangahi and Hong Kong are going to rise supreme,
Luu101 3 years ago 3
Especially Chicago and Dubai. they both have tons of approved supertalls.
Maxiedude13 3 years ago 2
WOAH! B-e-a-utiful!
spiderral 3 years ago
Yes it is!
GodzillaBoyNY 3 years ago
yeah, thanks for sending me the vid :)
spiderral 3 years ago 2
wow, amazing truly inspiring
flamehead92 4 years ago 2
Adrianblue77 is a pussy!!!
3521usa 4 years ago 7
This thing is sooooooooooo SICK!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait til it's done, f*ck all u h8ers
Trump eat your heart out, you've just been pwned
ThatGuyfromChitown 4 years ago
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Who the hell gives a shit about some Spire?The whole city is sooooo boring that hundreds of these "spires" ain`t gonna change anything.
aidrianblue77 4 years ago
You obviously give a shit, if not, you wouldn't be on here admiring this video. You're just soooo sad.
3521usa 4 years ago
Actually, I think you are very unhappy in Chicago, so all you can do is to lie about how "great" Chicago is.You know there`s nothing great about Chicago and if you don`t , so you are eiher complete ignorant or very very very uneducated person who never was anywhere else besides Chi-Town.
aidrianblue77 4 years ago
The only reason you hate chicago is probably because your a New York person.
Maxiedude13 3 years ago 4
Are you a New Yorker? Probably... most overrated, dirty city in America. Something to be proud of for sure.
drummrgrl 3 years ago
It's America's heart, there are a ton of people in NYC, it is going to be dirty; especially when everything is crammed on such a small strip of land. DUH :)
aralm23 3 years ago
A true masterpiece...this building is in a leauge of its own. Only in beautiful Chicago.
3521usa 4 years ago 3
A true masterpiece...this building is in a league of its own.
3521usa 4 years ago