Thompson Center

Permit Issued To Renovate Thompson Center CTA Station

7:30 am on March 28, 2025 By Daniel Schell

A permit was issued by the City of Chicago on March 21 to allow Clark Construction to begin interior alterations to the CTA Station inside the Thompson Center in The Loop. Renovations are permitted for all three levels of the station, including the concourse, ground floor, and upper level. JAHN drew up the plans, as they did for the Thompson Center and its current overhaul for Google. The permit shows a reported construction cost estimate of $35 million.

First Row Of New Glass Works Its Way Around The Thompson Center

7:30 am on March 10, 2025 By Daniel Schell

One row of glass, just above street level, is making its way around the Thompson Center, as Google renovations continue at Helmut Jahn’s Loop office building. Starting on the corner of Clark and Lake Streets, the glass stretches the entirety of the north façade, then down the west façade along LaSalle Street to Randolph Street. There’s more along the west side of the Randolph facing, and then just a few panes along Clark Street.

Chicago’s Sixth Tower Crane Is Up And Lifting At The Thompson Center

7:30 am on January 30, 2025 By Daniel Schell

Chicago has six tower cranes operating around the city, now that general contractor Clark Construction has finished installing theirs at the Thompson Center in The Loop. As you probably know by now, the Thompson Center is undergoing a complete renovation before Google moves into the building. The crane was erected this past weekend on the south side of the building, along Randolph Street. It will remain on site for 10-12 months as it lifts the new exterior panels into place.

Details And Renderings Revealed For New Clark/Lake Station Entrance In The Loop

7:45 am on November 15, 2024 By Ian Achong

Initial details and renderings have been revealed for a new entrance to the CTA’s Clark/Lake station around 110 N Clark Street in The Loop. Just announced by the CTA, the relocated entrance will be funded by Google’s subsidiary JRTC Holdings. This comes a few weeks after Google gave us a sneak peek into the revamped atrium of the Thompson Center.

Renderings Revealed For Thompson Center Lobby Redevelopment

7:45 am on November 1, 2024 By Ian Achong

New renderings have been revealed of the Thompson Center redevelopment, giving us a first look at the redesigned lobby of the massive structure. Located at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop, construction kicked off earlier this year and has slowly been gutting the building as it prepares to become the new Midwestern home of Google.

Renovation work continues on the skeletal remains of the Thompson Center

7:30 am on September 13, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Renovation work on the Thompson Center in The Loop continues, as more of the curved façade facing Randolph and Clark Streets has been stripped of its original cladding. The building’s transformation into Google offices has it looking a little bare and exposed at present; new triple-paned glass being used to replace the façade will aid in a more efficiently heated and cooled facility.

Rendering of the Thompson Center redevelopment by JAHN

In the midst of Google renovations, the Thompson Center scores a tower crane permit

7:30 am on July 5, 2024 By Daniel Schell

The City of Chicago issued a tower crane permit for 171 N LaSalle Street in The Loop on Wednesday, July 3. That address is for Google’s renovation of the Thompson Center. As the general contractor, Clark Construction is the main benefactor of the permit. It allows them to do some serious heavy lifting as they continue knocking holes in the Helmut Jahn-designed office building.

Renovation work on the east facade of the Thompson Center in The Loop.

Thompson Center Renovations Have Begun at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop

7:30 am on May 14, 2024 By Daniel Schell

Demolition work is clearly evident at 100 West Randolph Street in The Loop, as the transformation of the Thompson Center for Google hits its stride. The ceremonial kickoff for the renovation took place earlier this week, but demolition work has been underway for a few weeks. Along with considerable progress at street level along the perimeter of the building, there’s also a gaping hole in the east facade of the Helmut Jahn classic in The Loop. Clark Construction is the general contractor tasked with redoing the office building so Google can move in upon rehab completion.

Construction Kicks Off At Thompson Center Redevelopment in The Loop

7:45 am on May 8, 2024 By Ian Achong

Construction has formally commenced on the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. The iconic structure has been fenced off for a while with pre-construction work and prep going on. The redevelopment is being led by developer Prime|Capri and Google with the building’s original architecture firm JAHN working on the new design.

Details Revealed For Thompson Center Redevelopment

7:30 am on December 14, 2023 By Ian Achong

New renderings have been revealed for the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop. Sitting right in the heart of downtown, the massive structure has been at the center of many debates on preservation since the state announced its sale years ago. Now its new tenant and future owner Google has laid out its plans designed by JAHN Architects, the firm of the building’s original designer.

Pages: 1234

Fetching more...

Thompson Center

What’s happening in your backyard?