The Chicago Spire

[Demiurge]

2,000 Foot High Rise. Will be the tallest building in the U.S.

The developer announced yesterday that 30% of the condos have been sold, which means that this building will be built. They are saying this will be the most significant building to be built in the U.S. since the Empire State building.

Some say it's ugly, I think it's pretty neat. Calatrava is an absolute genius.





If I had the money to invest in a condo there I would do it in a heartbeat. The value of it will go nothing but up, IMO.

[PhantomOG]

How much will it cost to live in the giant drill bit? :o

[Demiurge]

How much will it cost to live in the giant drill bit? :o

I don't know, but I hope King Kong's wife doesn't try to climb it..... ;)

[ihatethis]

and how long is it going to take them to built this thing ? lol

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

It looks like a giant....

building

[unc2701]

Suites from $750,000
1 bedrooms from $1.35 million
2 bedrooms from $1.65 million
3 bedrooms from $4.3 million
4 bedrooms from $5.8 million
Penthouse homes priced upon request

[wodom1]

They've already started clearing the ground for it. I think it is a really cool building and it's waaaaaaay out of my price range!

[Demiurge]

[Shizelbs]

I'm not sure one could pay me enough to go to the top floor of that thing.

[mule]

I'm not sure one could pay me enough to go to the top floor of that thing.

I remember taking the express to the top of wtc, 10...20...30, it was fast and my ears were popping, when we got to the top I made the mistake of having a few tall boys with lunch. I thought I might barf when we got back down to the lobby.

Yeah, I have no need to go to the top of that beast.

[Demiurge]

Suites from $750,000
1 bedrooms from $1.35 million
2 bedrooms from $1.65 million
3 bedrooms from $4.3 million
4 bedrooms from $5.8 million
Penthouse homes priced upon request

Where'd you find those prices (just curious, they seem ridiculously cheap for Chicago in that location)?

EDIT - Found it!

http://www.bestchicagocondos.com/pre...ago-spire.html

Wow...might have to reconsider.

[Jstas]

I don't know, but I hope King Kong's wife doesn't try to climb it..... ;)

I was gonna say, looks kinda phallic.

[landry_p2000]

Thats pretty cool. I was at home (Chicago) back in april, and I took a few shots of the Sears Tower. This Buiding will dwarf the Sears Tower. Thats gonna provide some great living for those who can afford it.

By the way it says the 10,293 sq foot penthouse is $40 million.

[wingnut4772]

I get vertigo just looking at that thing.

[mrbigbluelight]

I'm impressed with the door knobs.
I'll probably go with the 4 bedroom suite (lots of door knobs).