There's a giant hole in the middle of Chicago - and it might get filled with this sleek arched skyscraper

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After the financial crisis in 2008, Chicago was left with a 110-foot wide, 76-foot deep hole that had been meant for a skyscraper that was never built.

The city has been looking for uses for the $50 million pit, and now there's a bold new proposal: A supertall building that straddles a busy highway.

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The proposed Gateway Tower, which was designed by the architecture firm Gensler, would plug the hole originally meant for the now-scrapped Chicago Spire. The new building would house luxury condos, hotels, retail space, and restaurants, and it would boast an unparalleled view of the Windy City.

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The firm told Curbed Chicago that the observatory deck on the 2000-foot-tall structure would be a major moneymaker, and it looks like the view might be worth the price of admission.

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It's just a proposal at this point, but the Gateway Tower and its unique bends and supports would certainly be a novel addition to Chicago's skyline.