EQ Office, Blackstone’s U.S. office portfolio company, recently celebrated the golden anniversary and iconic status of Willis Tower in Chicago’s skyline. Wednesday marked 50 years since the landmark’s original topping-out ceremony when it stood as the world’s tallest building for 23 years.
Architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill brought Willis Tower to life in 1973 when Sears needed a central office space for its employees. Last year EQ completed a $500 million redevelopment project that transformed this 110-story building into an updated state-of-the art facility with new restaurant options, sustainability enhancements and re-imagined Skydeck experience – ensuring that this tower remains a fixture in Chicago for decades to come.
Kirsten Ekdahl Hull SVP of Portfolio Management at EQ Office commented: “As we experience this new era for Willis Tower, we recognize our historic past while celebrating its future.”
