2024-05-18T21:40:23-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150418217/gensler-will-overhaul-jpmorgan-chase-s-aging-chicago-headquarters-in-the-south-loop Josh Niland 2024-02-27T18:36:00-05:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/65/659aeaff99d9a2b58147c10747c28e8c.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/gensler" target="_blank">Gensler</a> has unveiled plans for a major renovation of JPMorgan Chase&rsquo;s 55-year-old Chicago headquarters in the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/653007/south-loop" target="_blank">South Loop</a> that will transform the building into a new state-of-the-art workplace aimed at fostering collaboration and ushering the bank&rsquo;s over 14,500 local employees into what the company calls the &ldquo;future of work.&rdquo;</p> <p>The 60-story tower was originally designed by C.F. Murphy Associates and <a href="https://archinect.com/perkinswill" target="_blank">Perkins&amp;Will</a> and currently is home to 7,200 workers.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e0/e0914c4e48d13d524f5fb3e449a5c145.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e0/e0914c4e48d13d524f5fb3e449a5c145.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: &copy;&nbsp;Gensler/courtesy of JPMorgan Chase</figcaption></figure><p>JPMorgan Chase says they want an environment for the bank's employees that is centered around health and wellness considerations. According to their press announcement, the project's scope includes:</p> <ul><li><em>Refreshed and interconnected, plaza, lobby and mezzanine with updated food hall, enhanced dining seating and collaboration spaces, modernized lobby entry experience, and mezzanine level common space with robust caf&eacute; experience.</em></li><li><em>Refurbished work floors with state-of-the-art technology and furniture, up...</em></li></ul>