{"id":201897,"date":"2022-10-04T10:20:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=201897"},"modified":"2022-10-25T12:10:55","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T16:10:55","slug":"chicagos-iconic-tower-underwent-modern-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/chicagos-iconic-tower-underwent-modern-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"How Chicago\u2019s iconic tower underwent a modern transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_201898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201898\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-201898 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-201898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> Willis Tower\u2019s new base, which was once a \u201cfortress\u201d of red granite, transformed into a welcoming and transparent podium. <\/span> <em><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Photo \u00a9 Tom Harris <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Global architecture, design, and planning firm, Gensler, led the redevelopment of the iconic Willis Tower through renovation and adaptive reuse, modifying the base of the tower into an indoor and outdoor mixed-use establishment, open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Instituting a human-centric approach, Gensler\u2019s team considered how the building would impact and add value to the daily routines of the tenants and the community. The new base, which was once a \u201cfortress\u201d of red granite, transformed into a welcoming and transparent podium, including 27,870 m<sup>2<\/sup> (300,000 sf) of retail and dining space, known as Catalog; as well as 2787 m<sup>2<\/sup> (30,000 sf) of rare urban green space in Chicago Loop, inspired by the Illinois Plains; and 13,935 m<sup>2<\/sup> (150,000 sf) of new amenity spaces for tenants, such as events and programming areas, lounges, caf\u00e9s, and a fitness center.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_201900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201900\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-201900 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-201900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> A look into the interior of the base of Willis Tower, which now houses the retail and entertainment establishment known as Catalog. <\/span> <em><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Photo \u00a9 Garrett Rowland <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another partner in the project was Thornton Tomasetti, the consulting firm that provided the structural and facade engineering. Seattle-based, SkB Architects, collaborated on the design for the street level experience and facade of Willis Tower\u2019s new base. V3 Companies provided civil engineering services, while acoustical design was handled by IMEG Corp., with Olin working on the landscape design. Turner Construction Co. &amp; Clayco Corp. served in the capacity of the general contractor, while mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering (MEP) design was handled by Environmental Systems Design (ESD).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_201901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-201901\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-201901 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AA_WillisTower_3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-201901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> An aerial view of the greenspace created at the Willis Tower. <\/span> <em><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> Photo \u00a9 Tom Harris <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This renovation came with its fair share of challenges, from stack effect mitigation, underground structural constraints, to homeland security designations, and preserving the character of the tower. However, one of the biggest challenges was the entire build, which had to be completed while keeping the tower open and operational for the 15,000 tenants, all during the unforeseeable pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>While honoring the tower&#8217;s original glass, metal aesthetic, and \u201cbundled tube\u201d structural module, the design team sought to enhance the existing structure while offering something more textural and tactile at a human scale. Terracotta (a nod to the rich history of the material usage in the Loop) was used at the streetscape to add visual interest, and at the main entries to provide visual contrast.<\/p>\n<p>A hospitality-inspired open lobby blurs the lines between work and leisure, offering lounge space for mingling and co-working upon entry, along with awe-inspiring displays of public art. Willis Tower also sets a standard for supertall sustainability, achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum status by increasing efficiency and reducing waste.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, global investment firm, Blackstone, became the owner of the tower, and in early 2017, Blackstone and EQ Office, the real estate firm responsible for the tower\u2019s management, announced plans for one of the biggest restorative transformation projects in the building\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>The tower, originally known as Sears Tower, was designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings &amp; Merrill to serve as central office space for Sears Roebuck and Company\u2019s 350,000 employees. After its opening in 1973, it held the title of the world\u2019s tallest building until 1998.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global architecture, design, and planning firm, Gensler, led the redevelopment of the iconic Willis Tower through renovation and adaptive reuse, modifying the base of the tower into an indoor and outdoor mixed-use establishment, open to the 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