Leo Burnett Building facts for kids
The Leo Burnett Building is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in Chicago, Illinois. It's right near the famous Chicago River. You can find it at 35 West Wacker Drive, at the corner of North Dearborn Street.
This impressive building has 50 floors and reaches a height of 635 feet (193 meters)! When it was finished in 1989, it was one of the tallest buildings in Chicago, ranking as the 12th tallest at that time.
Building Design and Style
The Leo Burnett Building was designed by two architecture firms: Kevin Roche-John Dinkeloo and Associates, and Shaw & Associates. It has a special look called postmodern design.
Materials Used
The building is made from strong materials like granite, masonry (which means brick or stone work), shiny glass, tough steel, and solid concrete.
Unique Windows
If you look closely at the windows, you'll see they are divided by thin, shiny stainless steel bars. This style of window is very common in Chicago and is often called "Chicago windows." It's a classic look for many buildings in the city!
Images for kids
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A closer look at the details of the Leo Burnett Building.
See also
In Spanish: Leo Burnett Building para niños
