SOM Transforms the Skydeck of Willis Tower : vimarsana.com

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Since 2017, the tower has undergone an extensive redevelopment process. Completed in 1973, SOM’s Willis Tower held the title of the tallest building in the world for 25 years and remains to this day a staple of Chicago’s skyline. Moreover, the Skydeck at Willis Tower is the highest observation deck in the United States and a tourist destination in itself, attracting over 1.7 million visitors each year. The pioneering structural design of the 110-story tower is now once again highlighted in SOM’s observation deck transformation, defined by subtle design gestures.
Willis Tower is synonymous with Chicago’s skyline. Envisioned in our studios more than 50 years ago, its design continues to inspire us today. In creating the new Skydeck, we wanted to honor the structural clarity and simplicity of the tower’s original design approach. We wanted to create a quiet backdrop for people to be fully immersed in the city’s skyline and allow the view to speak for itself.” - Scott Duncan, SOM Design Partner.

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