150-Story Chicago Spire to Begin Construction Calatrava designed building will be nation's tallest building By NewsDude , Newser Staff Posted Jun 27, 2007 8:30 AM CDT 0 comments Comments Artists Rendition of Chicago Spire in Chicago (Getty Images) View 1 more image (Newser) – The Chicago Spire, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, is finally under way. Following an ownership change, a design change and a name change, what will become the nation’s tallest building will be completed in 2010. Located at a choice spot on Chicago’s lakefront, the building is expected to cost $1.5 billion. The City of Chicago approved the project in April. The building, which will include 1.200 condominiums, will now be owned and managed by Shelbourne Development. View 1 more image My Take on This Story Report a story error Show results without voting | 0% Hilarious 0% Intriguing 0% Depressing 100% Brilliant 0% Scary 0% Ridiculous