Exciting Architecture: Santiago Calatrava and The Chicago Spire!
I'm a huge architecture fan and one of my favorite architects is Santiago Calatrava. His work brings me to tears as he speaks the language of nature through symmetry and movement.
There is something sublime to his work that is hard to put to words, perhaps it is the kinetic energy or the balance and harmony that is conveyed. Regardless, In my humble opinion I believe Santiago Calatrava is the greatest living architect and could quite possibly beat out ancient Egypt's Imhotep as the most innovative and provocative architect of all time.
Soon to be the tallest building in the western world is Chi-towns and Calatravas immeuble massif, The Chicago Spire.
I've been anxious to see this building take shape. No doubt the babelesq size will bring nay sayers but being the largest residential tower in the world will make things interesting for Realtors in Illinois. Taipei's, Taipei 101 is currently the tallest building in the world.
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Very cool looking, thank you for sharing this. I have taken lots of Architecture classes and I am always amazed.
Kimo ~ That is some fallic building. Very interesting architecture ! I looks look a drill bit coming out of the ground. thanx for sharing it
Kimo, that is one fantastic building! Do you know how many stories, and how tall it is. I have been to the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago ( I believe its 90 stories tall), wonder if it will be dwarfed by this Spire. Very Cool displays of architectural design on the video link too. Thanks for sharing with us!
Aloha Fernando: I have no idea what your talking about, hehehe
Aloha Michael: 2,000ft (610m) High, 150 floors, to be completed in 2011. The tallest residential structure in the world.
Kimo - I recognized the building from your photo. Even before reading your post I knew it was being built in Chicago, but I didn't know about the architect. Thanks for sharing.
I'd hate to see that Unicorn that was attached to that horn.
The mock up of the building truley dominates the skyline. I wonder if it will trigger other larger buildings to be developed close by?
I grew up in Chicago and I know the locals there were upset when the Sears Tower was no longer the tallest. I am sure this is big news for Chicago.