The Chicago Spire - Construction 2008 till 05/09 2008

[thayesthe10]

I think this building looks so ugly. I don't know why they want to build it?

[mortaza2005]

yo does anybody knows what day it will resume

[stephenharperbest2]

dam why doesnt toronto get buildings like those

[phillyguy95]

people are gonna live in it?

[andrsdtz]

yes it will all be condominiums

[Theherooftoday]

Its actually not that wide... im surprised. It will be tall though

[andrsdtz]

true, but thats just the core

[goldenmaddog]

My dad was the one making the foundation for the spire. Fun fact for you. ;)

[andrsdtz]

thats pure awesome. Tell him great work so far!

[gearzone2611]

how come it looks like an obelisk?

[aidrianblue77]

Chicago Spire is so yesterday. Dubai and Moscow will build rotating skyscrapers.

[DFDalton1962]

That's nice, I suppose, for the fortunate few who would live in them, but rotating skyscrapers would be a chaotic eyesore to the rest of the population forced to look at them. Chicago would never allow it - standards are too high here. I believe the archtiect who is pushing these came to Chicago (and New York too) last summer and was laughed out of town. Hence the focus on third-tier cities such as Dubai and Moscow...

[aidrianblue77]

You didn`t explain how rotating skyscraper is more of a eyesore than the Spire?Because its so much more technologicaly advenced?Actually,it seems that in 21 century Chicago is kind of "third-tier" city compare to Dubai.Average income in Dubai for 24 year old person is 128 000 no tax US dollars per year...Not that I am happy to say that, but its just a fact.

[Sebtastical]

True, about Dubai's reference as 'third tier.' But i think what DFDalton was thinking many people (like DFDalton) will find it harder to accomodate something so unique and iconic into a city that it may not suit. (Unlike high rise supermodern metroypolsis like Dubai where dynamic architcture fits in perfectly) Because of It's nature a rotating skyscraper would be kind of unavoidable, and if the public don't like it that would cause problems.

[aidrianblue77]

As of February of 2009 Chicago Spire is on hold.

[ChrisGugliuzza]

its not even built lol, how is it yesterday

[patrickm2722]

enjoyed as always your a mastermind

[andrsdtz]

lol thats a first 4 me. thanx tho

[ludacris1966]

great video....I'm from Romania but i LOVE CHICAGO

[andrsdtz]

so do I. Some of my german ancestors migrated to the area and might even still live there. Thats how the city caught my interest

[patrickm2722]

once again 5 of 5 great job

[andrsdtz]

thanx Patrick, glad you enjoyed it :)