Leo Burnett Building, Postmodern high-rise building at West Wacker Drive, Chicago, US
The Leo Burnett Building is a postmodern high-rise on West Wacker Drive in Chicago. Its facade features divided windows with stainless steel mullions that reflect the traditional Chicago architectural style.
Kevin Roche designed this structure and it opened in 1989 as one of Chicago's tallest buildings at that time. Its completion represented a significant moment in the city's modern skyscraper development.
The building serves as headquarters for Leo Burnett Worldwide advertising agency, contributing to Chicago's position in marketing and communication.
The building stands at the corner of West Wacker Drive and North Dearborn Street where it is easily spotted from the river. Visitors can observe the structure from the Chicago River's waterfront and appreciate its design from multiple vantage points.
The structure blends granite, masonry, glass, steel, and concrete in a distinctive material composition. This combination creates visual contrast with more recent structures nearby along the riverfront.
Location: Chicago
Inception: 1989
Architects: Kevin Roche
Official opening: 1989
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 46
GPS coordinates: 41.88640,-87.62922
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54
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