55 West Monroe
Identification
Name
55 West Monroe
Alternative name
Xerox Center
Emporis Building Number
116908
Location
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Address as text
55 West Monroe Street
ZIP
60603
Neighborhood
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Longitude
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (tip)
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Height (architectural)
150.92 m
Height (roof)
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Height (top floor)
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Floors (above ground)
41
Floors (underground)
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Structure in General
Construction type
skyscraper
Current status
existing [completed]Structural material
concrete
Facade material
aluminum
Facade system
curtain wall
Facade color
whiteArchitectural style
modernism
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Usages
Main usages
commercial office
shop(s)Side usages
shop(s)Facts
One of architect Helmut Jahn's first major projects. He originally wanted the color to be deep blue, but it was changed to white in the final design. |
Originally planned as twin towers. The 2nd tower would have been west of this one, at Clark & Monroe Streets. |
The original lobby featured a strong black and white design, with diagonal bands in the floor. The space was redesigned in a traditionalist style in 2001-2002. |
Windows to the right of the curve (the north facade) are much higher than those on the left side because they receive much less sunlight. |
Companies involved in this building