Willis Tower Transformation by Gensler features landscapes by OLIN

From Architectural Record:

Luring office workers back to downtown high-rises after more than two years of working from home during the Covid pandemic can be challenging. But employers in the revamped Willis (formerly Sears) Tower have a leg up, thanks to a half-billion-dollar makeover by Gensler that upgrades the iconic supertall’s appeal, to tenants and visitors alike, while transforming its relationship to the surrounding streets in Chicago’s Loop. The reimagination of the ground levels enabled OLIN to design a vibrant streetscape, atrium, and roof park that is an amenity for people who work in the building but also nearby residents.

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US Embassy in London Wins a 2022 AIA Architecture Award

The American Institute of Architects has selected the US Embassy in London as a recipient of the 2022 Architecture Award, one of the most significant design awards for completed works of architecture.

The embassy is a Kieran Timberlake and OLIN collaboration that through its architecture, represents the country’s ideals of transparency, openness, and equality while highlighting the best of American design and engineering and fostering a strong sense of identity that melds with stringent security requirements.

Read more about the award.

*Applications Now Closed* Apply for the 2022 OLIN Summer Internship

As an OLIN intern, you will take a deep dive into real projects, working hand-in-hand with our team of innovative and passionate designers. Immersed in our collaborative studio environment, you will encounter fresh challenges and inspiring possibilities every day. You will hone your skills, broaden your worldview, and make lifelong connections along the way. We can’t wait for you to join us!

 Both undergraduate and graduate students advancing to their final year of study in an accredited landscape architecture program are encouraged to apply.