While he did not build the structure (he died in l959), there is some evidence the idea was suggested under a different name (Illinois Building) by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the few true skyscrapers in which he had a role. The original design for the Illinois Building would have topped off at 5,280 Feet! Tall dreams! The Sears tower is a quarter of this at most, but there are similarities. More info on the Sear Tower (from Wikipedia): Commissioned by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. by Sears, Roebuck and Company, it was designed by chief architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. The general contractor was Diesel Construction (aka Morse-Diesel, Inc.) It was renamed the Willis Tower on July 16, 2009.
The Sears Tower was built in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, was built by the Sears Roebuck Corporation as their corporate headquarters.
To consolidate the various corporate offices of Sears.
To consolidate the various corporate divisions of Sears.
To consolidate the office functions for Sears.
No. The Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) was built approx. 80 years after the Eiffel Tower, and the tallest building before the Sears Tower was the World Trade Center.
On Wacker Drive, Chicago Illinois. The Sears Tower was renamed the Willis Tower on July 16, 2009.
To allow for future expansion.
Owings and Merrill Skidmore were the architects
The Willis Tower.
It was built to house the combined corporate offices of Sears.
For a while, the Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world. Now it is called the Willis Tower and other buildings have been built that are larger. It is a great place to visit to see Chicago.