Google shares first glimpse of its fancy new Chicago office; focus is on sustainability and energy efficiency

Check out Google's plans for renovating the Thompson Center into a new Chicago office. The Google Chicago office is expected to open in 2026.

In a new plan, Google has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago for which it has shared a magnificent preview and how the construction will take place. The tech giant is planning to build a sustainable office by utilizing clean energy. (Google)

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1/5 In a new plan, Google has announced the opening of a new office in Chicago for which it has shared a magnificent preview and how the construction will take place. The tech giant is planning to build a sustainable office by utilizing clean energy. (Google)

Google will be redeveloping the Thompson Center for the 21st century office while honouring its iconic structure and relevance, it says. The company will be working with The Prime Group and Capri Investment Group. In a statement, it added,“Chicagoans will soon see construction activity at the site of the Thompson Center, starting with fencing going up around the perimeter early next year.” (Google)

2/5 Google will be redeveloping the Thompson Center for the 21st century office while honouring its iconic structure and relevance, it says. The company will be working with The Prime Group and Capri Investment Group. In a statement, it added,“Chicagoans will soon see construction activity at the site of the Thompson Center, starting with fencing going up around the perimeter early next year.” (Google)

Google reported that Thompson Center’s signature 17-story, light-filled atrium will not be touched as part of the redesig, however, the covered colonnade at the base will be redeveloped to make the ground floor more lively with food courts, seasonal activations, etc. (Google)

3/5 Google reported that Thompson Center’s signature 17-story, light-filled atrium will not be touched as part of the redesig, however, the covered colonnade at the base will be redeveloped to make the ground floor more lively with food courts, seasonal activations, etc. (Google)

The Thompson Center connects commuters from Chicago’s South, West and North sides. The redevelopment will not affect communication, additionally, it aims to make a “thriving community destination for all Chicagoans in a revitalized Loop neighborhood.” (REUTERS)

4/5 The Thompson Center connects commuters from Chicago’s South, West and North sides. The redevelopment will not affect communication, additionally, it aims to make a “thriving community destination for all Chicagoans in a revitalized Loop neighborhood.” (REUTERS)

The new Google Chicago office will focus more on sustainability with the goal to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030. Therefore, to make the building energy-efficient, the old exterior and interior of the building will be entirely redesigned. Additionally, it will give the building a new look with maximized daylight and view.  (REUTERS)

5/5 The new Google Chicago office will focus more on sustainability with the goal to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy by 2030. Therefore, to make the building energy-efficient, the old exterior and interior of the building will be entirely redesigned. Additionally, it will give the building a new look with maximized daylight and view.  (REUTERS)