Smurfit Stone Building is a skyscraper located in downtown Chicago. The building rises to the height of 582 feet with the floor count of 41 floors. The building is located on the famous 150 North Michigan Avenue. The building thus has been given a new name as 150 North Michigan Avenue. Before this name the building had the honour of two different names which were the Stone Building and the Associates Centre. But over a period of time names have been changed by one reason or the other and now it is officially known as the 150 North Michigan Avenue.
The ground was broke for this skyscraper in the year 1983 and the building was officially opened in the year 1984.The building is very famous because of its peculiar roof. The slanting roof really is the treat to watch and at such a height it’s visible from quite a distance. Due to its different shape it resembles a diamond and thus has been given the name of Diamond building as well.
The building is really considered a piece of technology as it had an ambiance of a technology all the way. The building gave an air of sophistication and had many security controls all over the area.
There are many myths which are associated with the design of this building few say that it was built to resemble a diamond while there are few who are of the idea that this building is built to resemble a vagina. The myths still are there but one thing is for sure that it’s a treat to watch this piece of art which nobody can deny.
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