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.
The renowned Jewelers Building at 35 E Wacker Drive in The Loop has been officially sold to two new owners. Sitting on the intersection with N Wabash Avenue along the Chicago River, the nearly 100-year-old structure could potentially see a partial conversion in the future. Its new owners are developers Prime Group and CRG according to Crain’s.
The Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago is putting finishing touches on the exterior, as the interior progresses ahead of its scheduled opening this summer. The 28-story hotel will feature nearly 390 rooms when it welcomes its first guests, who can wine and dine each other at the 27th-floor bar “The Rooftop” opening in the fall.
The JW Marriott hotel at 208 S LaSalle Street in The Loop has officially been put up for sale. Located within the historical Continental and Commercial National Bank on the intersection with W Adams Street, the building is also part of the LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative. The sale is being led by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) according to Crain’s.
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.
