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Who engineered the Sears Tower?
| Willis Tower | |
|---|---|
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Fazlur Rahman Khan Bruce Graham |
| Main contractor | Morse Diesel International |
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Why was the Sears Tower built?
In order to consolidate current staff and accommodate anticipated growth, the company hired SOM to design a three-million-square-foot office tower. The location of the tower was strategically selected for its proximity to expressways and commuter rail lines to benefit Sears employees.
Why is the Sears Tower black?
The Willis Tower, formerly and perhaps better known as the Sears Tower, went dark when its electricity was shut down after heavy rain flooded its lower levels Monday night. The power outage kept the building closed to tenants and paused the broadcasting of some TV and radio stations.
What architecture style is the Sears Tower?
High-tech architecture
International Style
Willis Tower/Architectural styles
Who owns the Sears Tower now?
The Blackstone Group
Willis Tower/Owners
WILLIS TOWER TODAY Willis Tower is owned by Blackstone and managed by EQ Office. The tower is home to more than 100 businesses including law, insurance, transportation, financial companies and more.
When did Sears Tower change its name?
2009
In 1988, Sears Roebuck and Company sold and moved out of the building, but the Sears Tower name remained until 2009 when the building was renamed after the Willis Group, a London- based global insurance broker.
What building was formerly called the Sears Tower?
Willis Tower
Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is a 110 story building in the heart of Chicago’s downtown. Willis Tower is not only one of the tallest buildings in the world, it is also a magnificent icon, impossible to miss within Chicago’s skyline.
Where is the tallest building in the world?
At 2,716 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has reigned as the world’s tallest building since 2010. The shortest building on the list is the Vincom Landmark 81 tower in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, at 1,513 feet. Only one US skyscraper, One World Trade Center in New York City, made the top 17.
What was Sears Tower called before?
Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is a 110 story building in the heart of Chicago’s downtown.
Why did Sears Tower change its name?
Willis Tower was the world’s tallest building until 1998. After 18 years, Sears Roebuck and Company sold the tower and moved out of the building. In 2009 the building was renamed Willis Tower after the Willis Group Holdings, the global insurance broker who calls the Tower its Midwest home.
What was Willis Tower originally called?
the Sears Tower
Why did Sears Tower change name?