Architectural Significance

Widely regarded as one of the most talented and visionary high-rise office architects of our time, Henry Cobb designed The John Hancock Tower to fit the functional and stature requirements of a world-class business owner—John Hancock Life Insurance Company.

The John Hancock Tower was built with a narrower distance-to-core, greatly increasing the number of offices with views and penetration of natural light.

Every detail of design was focused on elevating the experience of clients and productivity of workers. This is a major difference between speculative office buildings that are designed strictly as investment vehicles. The John Hancock Tower was designed solely as a headquarters destination.

The John Hancock Tower's floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall glass, and distinct shape would be far too costly to duplicate in today's economy. Inside and outside, The John Hancock Tower is special and memorable.

The John Hancock Tower is the only office building in Boston recognized by the American Institute of Architects as one of the nation's most beloved buildings.