Chicago Architecture Info

"Built as the Chicago Daily News building, this was the first building in Chicago built with a public plaza."

"This Chicago tower was built with extra robust electrical systems to handle massive banks of 1970's-era computers for its first occupant: IBM."

"This Chicago building was Japanese architect Kenzo Tange's first American skyscraper."

"Don't huddle inside like a cubicle-dweller. Bring your laptop to the pool because there's two power points in each of the cabanas! Way to make your coworkers jealous while you're on a business trip!"

"If you wander into the main lobby, you'll see a giant three-dimensional map of the United States made out of shredded money."

"There are more than 120 stones from landmarks around the world embedded in the facade, and more are still being added. Here's the complete list:"