Kluczynski Federal Building
Kluczynski Federal Building, Federal skyscraper in Chicago Loop, United States.
The Kluczynski Federal Building reaches 562 feet with 42 floors of bronze-tinted glass and aluminum frames at South Dearborn Street in Chicago.
The United States government commissioned Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1959 to design this building as part of a nationwide initiative to modernize federal facilities.
The Federal Plaza features Alexander Calder's red steel sculpture 'Flamingo', measuring 53 feet tall and contrasting with the building's linear geometry.
The structure contains major federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and Air Force Recruiting Service across 1.1 million square feet.
The building incorporates a precise grid system where every element, from structural columns to light fixtures, aligns perfectly with the granite pavement extending from plaza to interior.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1974
Architects: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Official opening: 1975
Floors above the ground: 42
Part of: Chicago Federal Center
GPS coordinates: 41.87840,-87.62990
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:02
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