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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Chicago Spire

Chicago Spire stories: 4 news summaries

Economy May Cripple Chicago Spire Project

Consultants file liens against world's tallest skyscraper

Oct 19, 08 2:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - The sputtering economy could topple plans to erect the nation’s tallest skyscraper, reports the Chicago Tribune. Consultants on the construction of the Chicago Spire have filed liens, with celebrity architect Santiago Calatrava seeking more than $11.3 million and a Chicago-based firm demanding $4.85 million. The developer’s... More »

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Chicago • construction • Santiago Calatrava • skyscraper • Chicago Spire • credit market

Chicago's Spire Condos May
Be a Tough Sell

Developer plunges pricey skyscraper into lousy housing market

Jan 14, 08 12:00 PM CST
(Newser) - The Chicago Spire residential tower isn't even under construction yet, but its luxury condos—slated to be sold for unprecedented prices—will come face-to-face with a lousy housing market when the sales office opens today. Prices for units in the twisting skyscraper start at $1,400 per square foot, but... More »

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Chicago • housing market • skyscraper • Chicago Spire • condominium • housing crisis • new construction

Calatrava Unveils Designs for Chicago Spire Interiors

Life at 2000 feet will have a warm, woody feel

Sep 30, 07 6:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - Taking a page from Frank Lloyd Wright's book, architect Santiago Calatrava has created a '"total design" for his Chicago Spire, which will be the the world's tallest residential building upon completion. Unlike Wright, who could be downright dictatorial about what furniture would be placed in his houses (and where),... More »

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Blair Kamin • Chicago Spire

150-Story Chicago Spire to Begin Construction

Calatrava designed building will be nation's tallest building

Jun 27, 07 8:30 AM CDT
(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. More »

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real estate • architecture • Chicago • Santiago Calatrava • Blair Kamin • Chicago Spire • Shelbourne Development • condominium

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