Nuveen Investments

This dramatically curved, green glass tower sits at the fork of the Chicago River. It houses the corporate headquarters of 116-year-old global asset manager Nuveen Investments. The 36-story building is adapted to fit an unusual triangular site. It is also clad in a reflecting skin that mirrors the water, sky and cityscape. The design incorporates a tripartite composition that hearkens back to the earliest Chicago skyscrapers. The building's prominent location and striking color make it a favorite of many Chicagoans, including Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chicago’s Perkins and Will set out to create an environment that conveys innovation, energy and integrity for the Nuveen offices.

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, 1983