{"id":4721,"date":"2023-12-13T18:02:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T18:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopchicagodev.wpenginepowered.com\/google-unveils-renderings-for-redevelopment-of-thompson-center\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:02:38","slug":"google-unveils-renderings-for-redevelopment-of-thompson-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/chicago-loop-blog\/google-unveils-renderings-for-redevelopment-of-thompson-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Google unveils renderings for redevelopment of Thompson Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"loop-intro wp-block-paragraph\">2 MIN READ \u2013 Google recently unveiled exterior renderings for the redevelopment of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/in-the-loop\/google-will-call-the-loop-home-at-thompson-center\/\">James R. Thompson Center<\/a>. Google has called Chicago home since 2000 and will soon call the <a href=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/es\/\">Loop<\/a> home as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/inside-google\/life-at-google\/google-chicago-office-thompson-center\/\">blog post published by Google<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobusiness.com\/commercial-real-estate\/google-thompson-centers-new-look?utm_source=breaking-news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=20231213&amp;utm_content=article1-image\">recent Crain\u2019s article<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobusiness.com\/staff\/jpletz\/John-Pletz\">John Pletz<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobusiness.com\/staff\/decker\/Danny-Ecker\">Danny Ecker<\/a> detail what Chicagoans can expect in the coming years<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Crain\u2019s stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s a welcome sign of progress on one of the most highly anticipated projects in Chicago in recent memory. Coming out of the depth of a pandemic that hobbled downtown, Google\u2019s surprise announcement to team up on the Thompson Center with developer Michael Reschke\u2019s Prime Group and Quintin Primo\u2019s Capri Investment Group, gave the city a much-needed morale boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018At a time when Chicago, and specifically the Central Loop, needs a major win, there couldn&#8217;t be a larger one than Google,&#8221; said Cushman &amp; Wakefield Vice Chairman Ari Klein, who negotiates downtown office leases on behalf of tenants\u2026\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Google aims for the new mixed-use building to keep the integrity of Helmut Jahn\u2019s iconic structure, while enhancing several key components that kept the building from environmental efficiency. For a building like the Thompson Center, this isn\u2019t easy. To achieve Google\u2019s carbon-free aims, the building\u2019s facade and internal systems have to be completely replaced. The new triple-pane glass exterior will improve both the thermal performance of the building and the comfort of those inside by requiring less energy to heat and cool. New glass features will improve the building aesthetics, while maximizing natural daylight and views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sculpture-Thompson-Center-Monument-With-Standing-Beast__ResizedImageWzEzMjAsODgwXQ.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">In the blog post, Karen Sauder, Google Chicago Site Lead said, \u201cCovered terraces along three levels of the southeast perimeter will offer new greenspaces. With more natural light, access to greenspace, and biophilic design elements that borrow from nature, the original design\u2019s ode to transparency and openness will live on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">When we set out to redevelop the Thompson Center with The Prime Group and Capri Investment Group, it was important to us that we honor the postmodern legacy of the building\u2026Not only is it a sustainable way to create offices, but it also honors the history of the communities we call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">For the Thompson Center, we\u2019re working with the building\u2019s original architects at Jahn to help bring the design into the 21st century while maintaining its iconic form. The Thompson Center\u2019s signature 17-story, light-filled atrium will remain. Additionally, the covered colonnade at the base of the building will be redesigned to allow for an enhanced ground floor experience, including opportunities for more food and beverage retail and seasonal activations of the plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">When it opened, the Thompson Center was intended to be a new kind of gathering space for Chicagoans. After all, it\u2019s the only building in the city where six L train lines converge \u2014 connecting Chicago\u2019s South, West, and North sides. With a new and improved CTA experience, the Thompson Center will continue to serve commuters and will be perfectly positioned to welcome current and future employees from every corner of Chicago. And our hope is that this reimagined building becomes something more: a thriving community destination for all Chicagoans in a revitalized Loop neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Construction begins in early 2024 with anticipated completion mid-2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large loop-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/photo-credit-Google.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">photo credit Google<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobusiness.com\/commercial-real-estate\/google-thompson-centers-new-look?utm_source=breaking-news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=20231213&amp;utm_content=article1-image\">Read the full article from Crain\u2019s here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lc-post-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/inside-google\/life-at-google\/google-chicago-office-thompson-center\/\">Read Google\u2019s full blog post here.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 MIN READ \u2013 Google recently unveiled exterior renderings for the redevelopment of the James R. 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