SOM to Reimagine the 95th and 96th Floors of Their John Hancock Center in Chicago
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from ArchDaily3 months ago
The redevelopment project at the John Hancock Center aims to reinvigorate its allure by transforming the 95th and 96th floors into an observation deck and appealing destination.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022826/som-to-reimagine-the-95th-and-96th-floors-of-their-john-hancock-center-in-chicago
SOM's innovation in the John Hancock Center's design, with its tubular structure and external bracing, addresses Chicago's high winds while maximizing interior space and structural stability.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022826/som-to-reimagine-the-95th-and-96th-floors-of-their-john-hancock-center-in-chicago
The project, scheduled for completion in 2026, seeks to elevate both the John Hancock Center and the Magnificent Mile, enhancing Chicago’s cultural and architectural vibrancy.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022826/som-to-reimagine-the-95th-and-96th-floors-of-their-john-hancock-center-in-chicago
Originally completed in 1970, the John Hancock Center has long been a landmark of Chicago's skyline, noted for being the world's first mixed-use skyscraper.
ArchDailyhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022826/som-to-reimagine-the-95th-and-96th-floors-of-their-john-hancock-center-in-chicago
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