Monroe Building

The Monroe Building at 104 South Michigan Avenue offers historic character with modern office space on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. Set on a busy corner, the building pairs the detail and presence of an earlier era with interiors arranged for present day work.

The light stone facade rises above the sidewalk with rows of tall windows and a patterned green tile roof and dormers along the upper floors. At street level, large windows meet the sidewalk and crosswalk, while the Michigan Avenue entrance is marked by paired wood doors, decorative metalwork and teal tile around an arched transom with the building name and address in the glass.

Arrival continues through a distinctive lobby with a vaulted ceiling finished in blue green tile, arched detailing, wall sconces and a black, white and blue mosaic tile floor. A wood reception desk sits within the long hall, giving the entry a formal, welcoming order before tenants head upstairs.

Upstairs, office floors are brightened by tall windows along the exterior walls. Open work areas sit alongside enclosed rooms for offices, meetings and focused conversation, so a team can work together in the open and step aside when privacy is needed. Exposed ceilings, wood style flooring and contemporary lighting give the spaces a clean, finished feel. Kitchen and gathering areas with islands and bar seating provide a natural place to pause, share lunch or hold an informal discussion away from the desk.

A two story wood paneled auditorium adds a separate place to gather within the building. With a stage, curved tiered seating, theatrical lighting and warm finishes, it suits presentations, company meetings and recorded or broadcast style events that need more structure than a conference room.

The building also includes shared tenant amenities such as a fitness center and an on site bike room, adding practical support for the workday. Together with its Michigan Avenue frontage and downtown setting, the Monroe Building offers companies an office with architectural identity, comfortable daily routines and room to bring people together.