# Dramatically Towering Skyscrapers This Tall Skyscraper in Chicago is by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tall-skyscraper-in-chicago References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/27/chicago-second-tallest-skyscraper-planned-beside-tribune-tower-redevelopment/) & [smithgill](http://smithgill.com/) Architecture firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill designs a tall skyscraper in Chicago that is said to be the second tallest in the city, besides the iconic Tribune Tower. The project will include a structure that is 1,422 feet in height. The image renderings suggest the urban majesty of the building. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill overhaul an existing parking lot for the 96-storey project. Maintaining a wider base, the fully glazed structure thins out toward the top with "its north and south elevation facades gently curving inwards to create a crown." Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill's proposed tall skyscraper in Chicago will accommodate rental apartments, condominiums, as well as lower level parking, commercial spaces and a hotel. Photo Credits: [Golub and Co](http://golubandcompany.com/), and [CIM Group](http://www.cimgroup.com/index.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tall Skyscraper Buildings:** Designing taller structures or buildings in urban areas using innovative engineering and architecture. - **Mixed-use High-rise Buildings:** Creating high-rise structures that incorporate a blend of commercial and residential spaces. - **Multi-story Parking Space:** Creating taller and more efficient parking buildings in urban areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Engineering:** Innovative designs and engineering solutions to provide durable and sustainable structures. - **Real Estate Development:** Developing mixed-use high-rise buildings to meet the demand for urban living spaces. - **Parking Technology:** Developing parking structures that are taller and more efficient to accommodate the increasing number of vehicles in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md) - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md)