@1000mchicago has received a Preservation Excellence Award from the @chicagodpd . As the tallest building ever constructed within a Chicago Landmark District, 1000M demonstrates how contemporary high-density development can thoughtfully coexist with Chicago’s architectural heritage. Designed in response to the Historic Michigan Boulevard District, the tower carefully steps upward toward taller buildings to the south while respecting the established scale and character of its historic surroundings, showing how landmark districts can continue to evolve while honoring their legacy. Awards will be presented at the 2026 Chicago Preservation Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center May 18th. For more information, see link in bio.
Photos by Tom Rossiter Photography
A Legacy Pavilion is more than a building - it is an institutional framework for permanence.
Each structure is conceived as a lasting environment for a body of work, designed in close collaboration between a significant artist or collector and a renowned architect. Together, they shape not only how the work is displayed, but how it is encountered and remembered.
The concept emerged from a long-standing observation by founder Francis J. Greenburger: that artists and collectors often have little control over how their work is experienced after their lifetimes, as it becomes dispersed, recontextualized, or selectively shown.
In contrast to traditional institutions, the Legacy Pavilions offer something rare - control over how one’s work is experienced over time. #artomipavilions
Renderings: Alice Aycock and Jahn/
For five decades, Alice Aycock’s work has examined relations between the body, the built environment, and the natural landscape: from her pioneering interventions in public space as an early practitioner of the Land Arts movement, to her more recent, large-scale public sculptures commissioned across the United States.
The Alice Aycock Pavilion designed by Aycock with Jahn/ is designed to honor the landscape by reflecting both earth and sky, taking formal inspiration from Long Island potato barns and the artist’s early work, “Low Building with Dirt Roof (for Mary)”, 1973/2010.
Learn more about the Alice Aycock Pavilion at the link in bio. #artomipavilions Rendering: Alice Aycock and Jahn/
Across global markets, Jahn continues to extend the life and relevance of iconic structures through strategic repositioning and renovations. From the transformation of the Charlemagne Building in Brussels back in the 90s, to the reimagined lobby experience at Messeturm in Frankfurt in the 2020s, each intervention, whether small or large, enhances performance, user experience, and long-term value.
In Berlin, the adaptive reuse of Sony Center Building B2 converts a former IMAX theater into vibrant office and retail space, while in Chicago, the lobby renovation at 120 North LaSalle refreshes a prominent workplace destination, elevating arrival, circulation, and tenant experience. The ongoing repositioning of the Thompson Center reconsiders one of the city’s most recognizable civic landmarks for a new era.
Together, these projects reflect our commitment to sustainable reinvention, leveraging renewed design ideas to unlock the potential within existing buildings and shape their next chapter.
A multi-phase project, Art Omi Pavilions will eventually comprise 18 individual pavilions and a Visitor Center. Visitors will explore exhibitions that showcase the work of select artists and collectors in a setting that they control and design. Phase One, opening in Spring 2027, introduces the first buildings of the campus: the Visitor Center designed by BKSK Architects, the Alice Aycock Pavilion designed by Aycock with Jahn/, the Tadaaki Kuwayama and Rakuko Naito Pavilion designed by the artists and unit a, freie architekten bda, and The Hort Family Museum designed by Michael and Susan Hort with BKSK. Debuting at a later date, the Mini Pavilions by Solid Objectives Idenburg Liu (SO–IL) will join Phase 1 at the campus’ first rotating exhibition pavilion. The Mini Pavilions comprise a sequence of five distinct, interconnected structures designed to facilitate intimate experiences with works of art.
Phase One marks the beginning of a campus that will unfold over time, offering an experience that evolves with every visit. Coming Spring 2027. #artomipavilions Rendering: Alice Aycock and Jahn/
Adrenaline junkies and architecture lovers—this one’s for you. Our client @comstockcompanies is hosting the second annual @overtheedgeglobal fundraiser at 1900 @restonstation this Saturday, April 11.
Sign-up to rappel 17 stories down a @jahnarch –designed building in support of veterans and scholarships for students pursuing careers in national security. Not a fan of heights? You can still make an impact by supporting a participant, see link in bio.
🎥: Comstock and Over the Edge
Jahn’s Managing Director Philip Castillo, FAIA, presented the Thompson Center last week at the @verticalurbanism (CVU) Americas Conference in Austin. He shared the transformation of this modern Chicago icon, highlighting advancements in façade technology, the reimagining of transitional spaces, sustainability strategies, and the building’s strategic repositioning.
Last evening, Philip Castillo, FAIA, and Lynda Dossey, AIA, LEED AP joined Francis Greenburger, of @timeequities to discuss his new book @autobiographyofaskyscraper , reflecting on the vision and collaboration behind @1000mchicago . Almost a decade in the making, the luxury residential tower evolved through a complex journey, shaped by the perspectives of the developers, investors, and with our firm. Guests gathered on the 73rd floor to hear the stories that ultimately brought the building to life.
The Thompson Center keeps its name as its transformation into Google’s Chicago headquarters moves forward, alongside the launch of a new leasing website! Link in bio.
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Construction continues at the Alice Aycock Pavilion. Set within the rolling landscape of the Hudson River Valley, the project is part of the @artomipavilions campus in Chatham, New York. Designed by Jahn in collaboration with artist Alice Aycock, the building reflects both earth and sky while drawing inspiration from vernacular forms such as Long Island potato barns.
Clad in silver metal and reflective glass, the studio establishes a dynamic dialogue between art, architecture, and nature. Inside, a pristine white interior provides a serene backdrop for the artist’s monumental works, allowing light and reflection to shape the experience of the space. To learn more see link in bio.
Highlighting Women in Construction Week #WICWEEK2026, we’re celebrating our Director, @lyndadossey , AIA. A wealth of knowledge and locally adored for her appearances in the @archdigest Walking Tour Series and @novapbs , Lynda is a driving technical force at @jahnarch . Her expertise in complex building systems, façade engineering, and large-scale adaptive reuse is central to the redevelopment of the Thompson Center, where she is helping transform the iconic structure into a high-performance, next-generation workplace through comprehensive envelope modernization, structural coordination, and integration of advanced mechanical systems. With 15 years at the firm, Lynda has contributed to major notable projects, including @1000mchicago , One Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, 1900 @restonstation in Virginia, and @50westnyc . To view the full @archdigest walking tour video, see link in bio.
At the @pritzkermilitary , nearly 80 percent of the building is dedicated to high-density archival storage, conservation labs, and precision-controlled environments engineered for long-term preservation. In 2026, First Fridays in the Archives offers a 30-minute behind-the-scenes tour of 40,000 square feet of state-of-the-art infrastructure, including custom mobile hanging systems and a purpose-built Digital Laboratory that anchors the building’s preservation mission. To sign up, see link in bio.
Video: Tom Rossiter Photography & Sky Kim
