![Final_Exterior_HeroShot.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_5d7cc0efae914ac2a39195276543a4df~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_5d7cc0efae914ac2a39195276543a4df~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_e517a7dd2ea848579aab8767ffe4cbbd~mv2.gif)
Year
2020, 2023
Typology
Attraction Design
Program
Entertainment
Location
Chicago, IL
Helix Tower: Observation Pod Design
Bringing thrill and wonder to Chicago's storied skyline, Helix Tower was proposed as an exciting opportunity to create an unforgettable experience. Designed from the ground up, the observation pods are meant to seat two guests comfortably. It features a polycarbonate shell to allow for maximum visibility, and, for thrill seekers, the ability to rotate the floor plate and seats from a shared console.
FRONT ELEVATION
![FrontElev_NoAnno.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_414c4619d8df49988c1dd6653127cd4e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_365,h_599,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/FrontElev_NoAnno.png)
![frontdims.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_f86c455dca4a4b77bf27c42a7ad5e883~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_405,h_645,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/frontdims.png)
CAR CONTROL MECHANISM; ROLL, YAW
POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING
HEADREST
BACKREST
SAFETY RESTRAINT
LAP BAR
FRONT-END LED
DRIVE ASSEMBLY
FRONT-END LED
WHEEL CARRIERS
CHASSIS
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
![SCALE.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_318,h_27,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png)
POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING
HEADREST
SEAT FRAME
SAFETY RESTRAINT
SEAT ROLL CONTROL HOUSING
(ALLOWS MOVEMENT OF SEATS INDEPENDENT FROM BODY; ATTACHED TO SEAT FRAME)
MECHANICAL HOUSING
DRIVE ASSEMBLY
WHEEL CARRIERS
CHASSIS
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
![reardims_2.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_e534ee9690384e0aaa450b3e1adf2ddd~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_2,w_1609,h_2566/fill/w_405,h_646,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/reardims_2.png)
![RearElev_NoAnno.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_4a629b1b186148c9bbe43bf5d16df18a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_365,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_4a629b1b186148c9bbe43bf5d16df18a~mv2.png)
![ROTATIONDIAGRAM_REAR.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_77281d7fa59f47e9941dab33f822fe61~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_199,h_207,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_77281d7fa59f47e9941dab33f822fe61~mv2.png)
![rearlines.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_e6faf0b0dfad473ca9a7f8ac0dc95526~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_1,y_0,w_1617,h_1869/fill/w_398,h_460,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/rearlines.png)
REAR ELEVATION
![SCALE.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_318,h_27,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png)
![LEFT_DIMS.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_11dcb20579ae4acd9c6d5ae9d025a0bb~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_446,h_687,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LEFT_DIMS.png)
![LeftElev_NoAnno_edited.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_d3065d0ac0074e0fa968223c1dccb6e0~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_165,y_0,w_1538,h_2251/fill/w_410,h_600,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LeftElev_NoAnno_edited.png)
![LEFTELEVLINES.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_88c55bd6b58a4382b79b3602b77913f8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_425,h_460,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/LEFTELEVLINES.png)
POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING
HEADREST
BACKREST
SAFETY RESTRAINT
LAP BAR
SEAT FRAME
HOOD COVER, FRONT END MECHANICAL HOUSING
DRIVE ASSEMBLY
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
ROAD WHEEL
GLIDE WHEEL
UPSTOP WHEEL
SIDE ELEVATION
![SCALE.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_318,h_27,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_2f08df84f59e477b80f59a962fe88eef~mv2.png)
![Updated Tower Rendering Ext Hero - close up 1.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_d5ad2690fe454775b77b9e706f0542f2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_490,h_344,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_d5ad2690fe454775b77b9e706f0542f2~mv2.png)
![Asset 4_edited.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_0ecbe578c0be42a4bb0693cbfb8ba1f9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_446,h_446,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Asset%204_edited.png)
![3d_lines.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_141c506bf6494dae917c27e6cac90692~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_167,h_136,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/726bd9_141c506bf6494dae917c27e6cac90692~mv2.png)
![3d_lines2.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/726bd9_ec7eebe693b648c69eb5ef687783a909~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_289,h_274,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3d_lines2.png)
FLOOR PLATE; ROTATES ON YAW AXIS
POLYCARBONATE CABIN DOOR
RECESSED TRACK
FUNCTION DIAGRAM