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Information, news, statistics and public commentary about The Chicago Spire in Chicago ... The September, 2007 design for the Chicago Spire. Image © Santiago Calatrava ... March 16, 2006 - Chicago's city planning commission approves the construction of the Fordham Spire.
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www.chicagoarchitecture.info/ShowBuilding/357.php
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Santiago Calatrava; Fordham Spire ... Proposed for a prominent 2.2 acre site on North Water Street, adjacent to Lake Shore Drive and near the entrance to Navy Pier, the Fordham Spire will rise to a height of 1,458 feet at its roof and approximately 2,000 feet at the tip of its spire, making it the tallest building in...
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Once complete, the Chicago Spire will surpass the Sears Tower as the tallest building in Chicago as well as Taipei 101 in roof height. • Inspired by natural forms, each floor of the tower projects seven arms from the central vertical axis - each having a concave edge.
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Chicago Spire's lot is situated by the mouth of the Chicago River, and also guards the entrance to Ogden Slip, a short branch of the river to the north. ... Chicago Spire will be the tallest building in the United States and the Western Hemisphere.
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Chicago Fordham Spire by Santiago Calatrava; Much has been written about the proposed Chicago Fordham Spire tower by Santiago Calatrava, a world-renowned architect making his mark on the Chicago skyline. This architectural marvel at Chicago Fordham Spire is absolutely spectacular.
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www.condo-living-west.com/chicago2/fordham-spire.html
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The Fordham Company - Luxury Residential Real Estate Developers in Downtown Chicago ... Overlooking historic St. James Cathedral, The Pinnacle continues the traditions established by The Fordham, a block to the east. The new 49-story tower, designed by Lucien Lagrange Architects, offers two, three and four-bedroom...
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www.fordhamco.com/
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When plans for the Fordham Spire were first unveiled, they created quite a buzz. Initially, most people were concerned that the ambitious structure would present an easy target for terrorists. The tower, designed by noted Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, would stand 2,000 feet tall with its spire.
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www.fnewsmagazine.com/2005-sept/artwatch_1.html
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As Freedom Tower goes up, Fordham Spire will topple New York again. Ain't it great! Suck it New York! ... To me, the plans for the proposed "Fordham Spire" are fitting to the revitalization of everything from hometown pride to say the lest, to Chicago's unique image on the world-wide scale of view, aestically and economically.
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www.gapersblock.com/fuel/archives/fordham_spire/
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(Crain’s) — Chicago’s planning commission Thursday approved the 124–story Fordham Spire, a 2,000–foot residential and hotel tower that will be the tallest structure in the U.S., developer the Fordham Co. ... The project now goes before the full City Council. A statement from the Fordham Co. said the body is...
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