Reimagining Chicago’s Thompson Center for the next generation
Our new Chicago office at Thompson Center brings together art, community and architecture.
Google is transforming Chicago's historic Thompson Center into a modern hub for work and community. The project aims to open the space to the public in 2028, featuring an activated atrium, grand staircase, and a 30-foot sculpture by artist Sanford Biggers. Google and local nonprofits partner to provide students with paid art opportunities and school attendance support.
The Thompson Center, a historic location in Chicago, has been transformed to honor its legacy while creating a center for the next generation of Chicagoans. The new design incorporates an activated atrium, a grand staircase, and a sculpture by Sanford Biggers, bringing a significant civic art moment to the central destination.
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