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Reimagining Chicago’s Thompson Center for the next generation
Google has released new designs and announced community partnerships for its redevelopment of the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. The project aims to transform the building into a hub for work, culture, and community.
Why it matters
The project introduces new public spaces and retail to Chicago's Loop while providing funding and artistic opportunities for local youth and students.
The details
The architectural design, created with Architecture Plus Information (A+I), includes a cascading staircase and an entrance oculus. The Vector sculpture incorporates patterns from the Illinois State Museum and Chicago History Museum. The redevelopment will offer direct access to the CTA.
What's next
Google plans to officially open the Thompson Center to employees, tenants, and the public in 2028.
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Google is a partner of Architecture Plus Information (A+I)
Conceptualized together with Architecture Plus Information (A+I)
Google is a partner of After School Matters
We’re teaming up with After School Matters to commission a student-designed art piece
Google.org funds A Better Chicago
Google.org is providing $1 million in funding to A Better Chicago
Sanford Biggers is related to Vector
artist Sanford Biggers has also been selected to create a major sculpture for the plaza... Vector, the 30-foot tall sculpture
Sanford Biggers is related to School of the Art Institute
his artistic journey began at the School of the Art Institute in 1999
Sanford Biggers is related to Illinois State Museum
Biggers engaged with several local institutions... including historic 19th-century quilts from collections at the Illinois State Museum
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Sanford Biggers is related to Chicago History Museum
Biggers engaged with several local institutions... including historic 19th-century quilts from collections at the... Chicago History Museum
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