181 West Madison Street
Chicago, Illinois  60602

Office of the Building
MB Real Estate
181 West Madison Street
Suite 181
Chicago, IL  60602
phone:
312.558.3800

Leasing Contacts
MB Real Estate
Gary A. Denenberg: 312.558.3833



See Available Space

For more information http://www.181madison.com

Description
181 West Madison combines superb location, breathtaking views, and striking architecture with the features and amenities that make it a Chicago classic. The building was developed by MB Real Estate in 1990 and now serves as the firm’s headquarters.

The building's lobby is a stunning example of beauty and function. A popular stop on the Chicago Architectural Foundation tour of Significant Chicago Buildings, it features a dramatic five-story entrance with a vaulted, coffered ceiling and an abundance of natural light. At the Madison Street entrance, this architecture is mirrored in a five-story glass loggia that welcomes guests and protects pedestrians from the elements.

Location
Southeast corner of Madison and Wells Streets in Chicago’s Central Loop

Year Built
1990

Architect
Cesar Pelli

Building Size

  • floors: 49
  • rentable building area: 952,559 square feet
  • approximate floor size:
    -
     floors 1 to 42: 22,000 square feet
    -
     floors 43 to 47: 17,000 square feet
    -
    floors 48 to 49: 13,000 square feet

Amenities

  • On-site management (MB Real Estate)
  • 24-hour, on-site security
  • On-site engineering
  • Spectacular views
  • Conference facilities
  • Three lobby shops
  • Two lobby restaurants
  • Lobby sundry shop
  • Web-based work order system
  • ATM services
  • On-site leather care specialist
  • Fully-staffed welcome/visitor center
  • Overnight package drop-off boxes
  • Tenant and charity services (including flu shots, blood drives, and recycling programs)
  • Enclosed executive parking garage with free car wash
  • Easily accessible via train, bus, and expressway

Infrastructure

  • State-of-the-art fire and life safety systems
  • State-of-the-art HVAC systems
  • State-of-the-art elevator cabs and systems
  • Advanced, fiber-optic telecommunications system
  • Backup generator
  • Two independent power feeds
  • Chilled water capacity for supplemental cooling
  • Flexible floor plates
  • Significant adaptable riser capacity
  • Abundant freight capacity and heavy floor loading

Awards

  • 2005 - 2006: Recipient of BOMA’s prestigious The Office Building of the Year (TOBY) award in the 500,000 to 1 million square feet category
  • 2001: NAIOP Downtown Transaction of the Year
  • 1992: Award of Merit for Excellence in Exterior Building Structure Lighting
  • 1991: Structural Engineers Association Award of Merit
  • 1991: Award of Merit for Excellence in Floodlighting and Executive Office Lighting
  • 1990: National Association of Industrial and Office Parks Award of Excellence