Skydeck Chicago opens to the public on the 2nd of July 2009. The glass-floored architecture is located on the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower. The see-through balconies protrude 4 feet from the building and are 1,353 above the street. While the clear glass decks may be a bit frightening, they offer spectacular views of the city below.
Trendhunter reported on the project earlier this year and now that it's done, wants to share the views!
Implications - 'The Ledge' offers a fully immersive tourist experience that extends far beyond a gorgeous view. Complete with educational and interactive activities, the landmark highlights everything the city of Chicago has to offer from architecture to history, food and sports.
Glass Balconies
'The Ledge' at Chicago Sears Tower Opens to the Public (UPDATE)
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Experiences - 'The Ledge' at the Chicago Sears Tower offers a fully immersive tourist experience with educational and interactive activities, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the tourism and entertainment industries.
2. Glass-floored Architecture - The introduction of glass-floored architecture, like the balconies at the Sears Tower, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the construction and architectural industries.
3. Extreme Tourism - The glass balconies at the Sears Tower attract thrill-seeking tourists, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The immersive experience provided by 'The Ledge' at the Chicago Sears Tower presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the tourism industry.
2. Construction - The introduction of glass-floored architecture, exemplified by the balconies at the Sears Tower, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the construction industry.
3. Hospitality - The glass balconies at the Sears Tower attract thrill-seeking tourists, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for the hospitality industry.