CNA Center, International Style skyscraper in Chicago Loop, US.
Description
CNA Center is a 183-meter tall skyscraper with 44 floors and a continuous curtain wall made of steel columns and glass panels that characterize its modern profile. The structure houses around 121,000 square meters of office space served by 28 elevators and sits adjacent to Grant Park.
History
The building was designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst & White and constructed between 1972 and 1973. Its completion marked an important moment in the Chicago Loop's evolution as a major business center during a period of intense skyscraper development.
Culture
The building serves as a communication platform, with illuminated messages displayed through its windows to celebrate local sports teams and community events that residents connect with daily. Pedestrians walking past can see these glowing tributes lighting up the urban landscape, making the building feel like a part of the city's social life.
Practical
The building is located at 333 South Wabash Avenue in the heart of the financial district and is easily accessible by public transportation. The site offers straightforward pedestrian access, and its proximity to Grant Park makes it a natural reference point in the area.
Did you know?
The exterior features a distinctive red fluoropolymer coating that sets it apart from other skyscrapers in the financial district and makes it instantly recognizable. This unusual choice of material gives the building a memorable presence on the cityscape.
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