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35 W Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Office Property for Lease
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257,670 SF
Sublease Highlights
- Panoramic skyline views from upper floors
- Direct access to hotel, Pedway, and retail concourse
- Immediate access to public transit and major freeways
- Penthouse level with 18-foot ceilings
- On-site conference center and fitness facility
- Iconic 50-story Class A office tower in the Chicago Loop.
Property Overview
The Leo Burnett Building, located at 35 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601, is a premier Class A office skyscraper prominently situated in the heart of the Chicago Loop. Rising 50 stories and completed in 1989, the tower encompasses approximately 1.27 million square feet of high-quality commercial office space. Its postmodern architectural design, crafted by Kevin Roche–John Dinkeloo and Associates in collaboration with Shaw & Associates, features a distinguished façade of granite, masonry, glass, steel, and concrete. The building’s signature stainless-steel window mullions reflect the lineage of traditional Chicago windows, contributing to its recognizable skyline presence. Positioned along the Chicago River, the property benefits from exceptional visibility and an open urban setting that enhances natural light and panoramic views. Its location within the Loop offers immediate proximity to public transit, major business districts, retail corridors, and hospitality services, making it one of Chicago’s most strategically placed office destinations. Designed to accommodate the needs of modern enterprises, the building features high-efficiency 25,000-square-foot floor plates, up to 12 corner offices per floor, 22 high-speed passenger elevators, private below-grade parking, and 24/7 on-site security with CCTV monitoring. Tenants have access to numerous amenities, including a Starbucks, Catch 35 Seafood Restaurant, bike storage, a convenience shop, and planned enhancements such as a redesigned lobby and tenant lounge. The building is powered with 100% renewable electricity, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. The property hosts a diverse roster of major corporate occupants—particularly in finance, media, consulting, and professional services—benefiting from its high-profile address and robust infrastructure. Notable tenants include Chase Mortgage, RRD, Publicis Sapient, Starcom MediaVest Group, and Digitas. Standing as one of the Loop’s most prestigious office towers, 35 W Wacker Drive combines architectural significance, elite amenities, and an unmatched central location, offering an exceptional environment for top-tier organizations seeking a distinguished Chicago presence.
- Banking
- Fitness Center
- Food Service
- Property Manager on Site
- Restaurant
- Signage
Property Facts
Sustainability
Sustainability
LEED Certification Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification program focused on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods, which aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. To achieve LEED certification, a project earns points by adhering to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health and indoor environmental quality. Projects go through a verification and review process and are awarded points that correspond to a level of LEED certification: Platinum (80+ points) Gold (60-79 points) Silver (50-59 points) Certified (40-49 points)
ENERGY STAR® Energy Star is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency and provides simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations partner with the EPA to deliver cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that protect the climate while improving air quality and protecting public health. The Energy Star score compares a building’s energy performance to similar buildings nationwide and accounts for differences in operating conditions, regional weather data, and other important considerations. Certification is given on an annual basis, so a building must maintain its high performance to be certified year to year. To be eligible for Energy Star certification, a building must earn a score of 75 or higher on EPA’s 1 – 100 scale, indicating that it performs better than at least 75 percent of similar buildings nationwide. This 1 – 100 Energy Star score is based on the actual, measured energy use of a building and is calculated within EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool.
