77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
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The 28-story Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, located in downtown Chicago, features a state-of-the-art conference facility for federal tenants, dining hall, coffee shop, and vending machine accommodations. Built in 1991, the building is constructed of steel framing in the style of Mies van der Rohe and is named for former Olympian and U.S. Representative Ralph Harold Metcalfe.
Property Manager: Randall Lindsey
Public Hours: 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays)
For service calls and more information, please contact 312-353-4246 or email metcalfefieldoffice@gsa.gov. For other federal government information, call toll-free 1-844-USA-GOV1.
Public Access
All visitors must pass through security screening to enter the building. Main entrances to the building are located on the north (Jackson Boulevard side) and the west (Clark Street side). An accessible entrance is available via automatic sliding doors on Jackson Boulevard.
Key Tenants
The building includes offices for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health & Human Services, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Projects
In 2015, high-efficiency T-8 light fixtures were installed throughout the building as part of an Energy Savings Performance Contract. And In spring 2014, the building upgraded its escalators serving the lobby up to the third floor. The new energy-efficient escalator system utilizes EcoMod technology to adjust escalator speed as riders approach and exit the escalators.
Conference Center
The building’s Morrison Conference Center offers seven conference rooms to serve the business needs of federal agencies. The facility is fully equipped with sound, projection, video, and satellite capability and can accommodate up to 442 people. For reservations or more information, please contact the conference center at 312-922-3078.
Awards & Certifications
The Metcalfe Federal Building boasts a strong track record of excellence, receiving numerous awards:
- 2008-2011: Consecutive “The Office Building of the Year” (TOBY) awards from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) at the local level.
- 2008 & 2011: North Central Region TOBY awards.
- 2007 & 2012: ENERGY STAR® awards for energy efficiency.
Art in Architecture
See the fine art collection at this building.
U.S. General Services Administration