From street to sky the building will provide inviting hospitality and memorable experiences on a scale unmatched by any other destination.SkB Architects is leading the design effort for the street level experience and façade of Willis Tower’s new base.Gensler is the architectural partner of record for the Willis Tower redevelopment.The redevelopment consists of more than 300,000 square feet of new retail, dining and entertainment space at the base of the tower, 150,000 square feet of new tenant amenity spaces, and a 30,000 square-foot outdoor deck and garden.Blackstone has invested more than $500 million to redevelop this American icon.In early 2017 Blackstone and EQ Office announced plans for the biggest restorative transformation project in the building’s history.Altitude is located on the 66 th and 67 th floors featuring a café, relaxing lounge seating, informal meeting spaces, and breathtaking views of Chicago’s lakefront.Tower House is located on the 33 rd and 34 th floors featuring a bar, café, conference center and 30,000 square foot fitness center called TONE.In 2017, 125,000 square feet of new amenity space including ‘Tower House’ and ‘Altitude’, were built exclusively for Willis Tower tenants.Some of the finest materials like travertine, stainless steel, granite and other decorative features are used throughout the buildings common areas to highlight the property’s prestige.Each floor of the building is divided into 75-foot column free squares, or “mega-modules” which provide maximum planning, flexibility and efficiency.Willis Tower has a rentable area of 3.8 million square feet.Willis Tower contains approximately 4.56 million gross square feet which would cover 105 acres if spread across one level, the equivalent of 16 city blocks in Chicago or 101 football fields.12 million people pass by and through Willis Tower each year.15,000 people work at Willis Tower each day, not counting the thousands of building and Skydeck visitors.Radio and television stations are broadcast from Willis Tower’s rooftop.
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