Overview

• 360 Chicago, which acquired the vacant 95th and 96th floors in 2024, announced plans to transform them into Chicago’s first three-story observation deck
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s design will remove a portion of the 95th floor to create a continuous atrium connected by a custom grand staircase
• The 96th floor will be reimagined as a private event venue offering panoramic city views for weddings, corporate gatherings and social celebrations
• Magnicity is funding the tens-of-millions-dollar project in partnership with WB Immersive and expects to complete construction within 18 to 24 months
• The renovation will also modernize the building’s mechanical systems and replace its glazing to improve energy efficiency and visitor comfort