333 Wacker, Chicago, IL. 

Nelson was specified in this project (Gensler of Chicago) to create the exterior Column Covers, soffit and fascia panels. The Column Covers (NuvoFlute), soffit panels (NuvoPanel-T+S) and fascia panels (NuvoForm) were all made from #4 Stainless Steel, reflecting the blue hue of the coloured glass above. Consistently ranked as one of Chicagoans’ favorite buildings, 333 West Wacker references Chicago in what architect William Pedersen called a "collage of contextual references."

The design of 333 West Wacker echos traditional Chicago commercial buildings of the late 19th century. Its tripartite structure includes a base, shaft and capital. The base serves as the entrance, is composed of stone, and allows the glass facade to appear to “float” above the river.

Architect William Pedersen never used the term "Postmodern." He preferred “contextualist.” But that contextualism is one reason why some consider this to be Chicago's first Postmodern skyscraper. Whether you argue that 333 West Wacker is “contextualist” or “Postmodern,” there is no arguing it is a beautiful building. 

NuvoFlute Column Covers
NuvoPanel-T+S  Soffit Panels
NuvoForm Fascia Panels

Gensler of Chicago