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900 North Michigan
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900 North Michigan
General information
Location Chicago
 United States
Completed 1989
Height
Antenna spire 265 m (871 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 66

900 North Michigan is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Chicago, United States. It stands 265 meters (871 feet) high and has 66 floors. This impressive building was finished in 1989. It is one of the many tall buildings that make up the famous Chicago skyline.

What is 900 North Michigan?

This skyscraper is a "mixed-use" building. This means it has different types of spaces inside. You can find a large shopping mall here. There are also offices for businesses. Plus, it has luxury apartments and a hotel. It's like a small city all in one building!

Inside the Building

The lower floors of 900 North Michigan are home to many shops. This area is known as the 900 North Michigan Shops. You can find many different stores here. Above the shops, there are offices where people work. Higher up, there are fancy apartments where people live. There is also a hotel called the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Guests can stay there and enjoy amazing views of the city.

Building Tall: How it Works

Skyscrapers like 900 North Michigan are built to be very strong. They need to stand tall against wind and weather. Engineers and architects use special designs. They use strong steel frames and deep foundations. This helps the building stay stable. Building tall helps cities save space. It also lets many people live or work in one area.

Who Designed It?

The company that designed 900 North Michigan is called Kohn Pedersen Fox. They are famous architects. They have designed many tall and important buildings around the world. Their design for this building helped it become a landmark in Chicago.

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