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The Chicago Department of Buildings approved a permit for demolition at the James R. Thompson Center affecting the iconic building’s interior and facade. The Helmut Jahn-designed Thompson Center previously served as a state office building before it was sold in July 2022 to JRTC Holdings, a company led by real estate developer Michael Reschke. Google has a “build-to-suit agreement” with JRTC ...
Google will take over the Thompson Center in the Loop in a $105M purchase the city hopes will revitalize the struggling area.
“This Jahn slash is the opening of what comes next. Trying to convey the optimism of what the future holds.”
Constable: Exhibit shows how Helmut Jahn's architectural trail started in Chicago and suburbs This photo, taken in 2000, shows architect Helmut Jahn at his Chicago offices, where he was known for putting in many hours of work. Rich Hein/Sun-Times Forward-looking architect Helmut Jahn blazed an innovative trail with his buildings. A new Chicago Architecture Center exhibit honors his life and work. Courtesy of Studio Thies Ibold Famed architect Helmut Jahn stood out among his peers by always being on the cutting edge of design and technology, say Michael Wood, left, senior c...