181 West Madison Street

181 West Madison Street is a skyscraper located in Chicago managed and leased by MB Real Estate. Built in 1990, the building is 680 feet (207 m) tall and contains 50 floors. It is architect Cesar Pelli's first and only completed tower in the city.

181 West Madison Street
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Alternative namesPaine Webber Tower
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
LocationChicago, United States
Address181 West Madison Street
Construction started1988
Opened1990
Height
Architectural680 ft (210 m)
Tip680 ft (210 m)
Technical details
MaterialComposite
Floor count50
Floor area1,122,439 sq ft (104,278.0 m2)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Cesar Pelli & Associates
DeveloperMiglin-Beitler Developments
References
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The building was constructed by Miglin-Beitler Developments.[2]

The glassy office tower's most distinctive feature is its recessed crown. The top of the building is illuminated white at the corners, as well as other various colors depending on the holiday.

In 1989, the same combination of developer (Miglin-Beitler Developments) and architect envisioned the Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle nearby. The 2,000 foot (610 m) and 125-story building would have been the tallest skyscraper in the world if completed, but plans were scrapped because of a sluggish real estate market.

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References
  1. "181 West Madison". Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
  2. Tribune, Chicago; Johnson, C. R. (22 May 1988). "NEW OFFICE BUILDING SET AT 181 W. MADISON". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
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