Alright, it's been a long time since I've tried this, very rusty at the ol' SketchUp, but I decided to try working on some models of new projects.
This first one is the Fairmont Hotel next to the convention center. This is just a bare-bones model, no textures and not too much detail. Just wanted to get an idea what it would look like on the skyline, using Google Earth.
The model is sized based on Kevin's info in the Fairmont thread, 554' to the main roof, 600' to the top. Just guessed on the spire.
This is from I-35 and Riverside, going north:
From Congress bridge:
From S. Congress:
From Lamar pedestrian bridge:
From 11th and I-35:
From east side (Progress Coffee):
View from top of Omni hotel: