Google Reveals Thompson Center's Stunning Makeover and Future Chicago Office

Google has revealed new renderings of its planned $280 million renovation of the Thompson Center in Chicago, showcasing a transparent, energy-efficient glass facade that will allow more natural light into the building and provide increased outward views. The building's exterior colonnade and plaza will also be reworked to enhance the ground floor experience. The iconic 17-story atrium will be renovated and retained, while the building's color scheme may change. The renovation represents a preservation success for the Thompson Center, which Google purchased in 2022 to transform into its Chicago headquarters. Construction is set to begin next year.