[Chicago Spire]

Mini update from SSP:

long time reader but this is my first post.

I attended the New York launch two days ago at the Pratt House here in NYC. Calatrava was there as well as Kelleher. Spoke with both of them for a bit, seemed like solid dudes, especially Kelleher.

No pictures, but the highlights:

*Calatrava said they sold around 20 units in less than 2 hours during the Singapore event

*Sales rep said it would probably take at least a year before getting to the fifth floor

*Calatrava drew some incredible sketches which were projected live onto flat panels all over the room

*The foot/bike bridge is still being worked out but was not included in the model

Being a proud Chicagoan living and working in NYC, I was pleasantly surprised by how many people showed up for the event. Based on the solid turn out and the caliber of these people (wealth all over the place) I have no doubt this building gets sold out.

Im really happy to see that the bridge is still on the table. Its one of my favorite aspects of the entire project. And those sales numbers are quite impressive.

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Before this, according to press releases, they had an extremely successful opening in Dublin.

http://www.shelbournedevelopment.com/press_release.php?id=93

The Chicago Spire Launch in Singapore Proves Big Hit with Investors

12/03/2008

Roadshow for World

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A very interesting article I think everyone should read.

http://enr.ecnext.com/free-scripts/comsite...le=nebuar071205

Pier Pressure May Make Or Break Spire

Chicago's 2,000-ft-tall tower would generate massive loads, and some neighbors are worried

12/05/2007

By Tudor Van Hampton

The Chicago Spire, slated to be the Americas' tallest building at 2,000 ft, probably won't set any world records for height. But if built, it may achieve other firsts: Longest elevator run, tallest all-residential structure, most slender profile. All this would bear on one of the most extreme tall-building bases ever built.

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A few images:

I thought I had pics of interiors somewhere but I cant find them. There are a few more pics I want to post but Im tired and need sleep. Later.