Citigroup Center in Chicago, Illinois

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A massive hulk of a building that manages to not feel imposing in spite of its girth. The Citigroup Center combines reflective glass with setbacks to maximize office space while remaining pedestrian-friendly. In essence, this building is actually a group of three traditional Art Deco towers attached shoulder-to-shoulder and clad in blue glass. The massing of a shaft on top of a podium with additional setbacks at the top is a method used for a hundred years to make sure that light reaches street level. By covering this building in reflective blue glass it maximizes the amount of light it shares and also helps blend into the sky to reduce its visual footprint. Though some believe the shape of the building is reminiscent of a cash register to represent its largest tenant, it is actually intended to look like a waterfall to help link it to the nearby Chicago River. Part of the reason for the spread at the bottom of the building is to incorporate a shopping mall and the Ogilvie Transportation Center, a busy suburban commuter railroad station. Quick Facts Construction start: 1979Construction finish: 1987Designed by: Murphy/Jahn ArchitectsType: SkyscraperStories: 40Maximum Height: 588 feet / 179 metersStatistics Floor space: 1,460,000 square feetRetail space: 83,000 square feetAtrium height: 80 feet.Elevators: 24Timeline April, 1987: The commuter rail concourse portion of this project opened to the public.December 8, 2007: Inventor Joe Jackson snapped and began shooting up a law office on the 38th floor of this building. Three people were killed and one wounded before police managed to kill the gunman.October, 2013: This building was sold to KBS Realty Advisors for $435 million.(Credit; Chicago Architecture)This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)