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10.06 m
Cloud Gate, Chicago (Current)
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Cloud Gate, Chicago (Current)

Anish Kapoor's mirror-polished Cloud Gate in Chicago's Millennium Park is represented in its current completed state without temporary construction elements. Its seamless bean-like volume is assembled from 168 stainless-steel plates and opens into a concave underside arch. The plaza, people, barriers, skyline and reflected scene are excluded.

Dimensions

Height
10.06 m
Length
20.12 m
Width
12.8 m
Weight
99.79 t

Quick facts

Height
33 ft (10.06 m)
Length
66 ft (20.12 m)
Width
42 ft (12.80 m)
Weight
110 US tons (about 99.8 t)
Steel plates
168

Cloud Gate, Chicago (Current) · Size infographic

Cloud Gate, Chicago (Current): Size infographic · Height 10.06 m · Length 20.12 m · Width 12.8 m
Cloud Gate, Chicago (Current): Size infographic · Height 10.06 m · Length 20.12 m · Width 12.8 m

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Sources and measurement4

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

The long-side contour follows the official 66 ft length by 33 ft height, an exact 2.00:1 ratio; the surrounding plaza is excluded.

References

  1. 01Millennium Park sculpture named Cloud GatePublic Building Commission of Chicago
  2. 02Millennium Park, Inc. recordsChicago Public Library
  3. 03AT&T PlazaPublic Building Commission of Chicago
  4. 04Art & ArchitectureMillennium Park Foundation