Heller International Building

The Heller International Building is a 45-story high-rise in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood featuring a distinctive turret-like structure on its southeastern corner. The building's glass and metal facade reflects a 1990s modern design aesthetic, and its illuminated corner element has become a recognizable feature of the downtown skyline when viewed from certain angles.

The building was completed in 1992 during a period of corporate development in Chicago's downtown area. It held the title of tallest structure west of the Chicago River until another building surpassed it in 2017, making it a significant landmark of that era.

The building represents a period of corporate expansion in Chicago during the 1990s, when financial institutions required substantial office spaces in central locations.

The building is located on West Monroe Street in downtown Chicago and is easily accessible by public transit in the surrounding area. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and observe the illuminated corner feature most clearly during evening hours when walking through the neighborhood.

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois awarded the building a recognition for engineering excellence in 1993. This honor acknowledged the innovative structural design that allowed the distinctive turret feature to become a signature element of the Chicago skyline.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1992

Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill

Official opening: 1992

Floors above the ground: 45

GPS coordinates: 41.88086,-87.64064

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05