The Metroburb

The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as the former AT&T research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland— a destination for business and culture unlike any other in the region. By combining world-class workspaces, curated dining options, one-of-a-kind retail experiences and much more, it will become everything a great downtown can offer, all under one roof. We call it: The Metroburb.

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Welcome to the Metroburb

Welcome to the Metroburb

Originally built as the Ameritech Center in 1990, the former AT&T headquarters is a 150-acre corporate campus located in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Designed by Lohan Associates, the 1.65-million-square-foot development housed roughly 5,000 employees at its peak and was vacated in 2016.

Where Talent Connects

Where Talent Connects

Bell Works Chicagoland is transforming the former Ameritech Center into a dynamic, mixed-use space including office, co-working, retail and community services. Dirk Lohan, FAIA, returns to the project with design firm Wight & Company, and joins Alexander Gorlin Architects and NPZ Style + Decor, who led the reimagination of the Bell Works New Jersey Metroburb.

What is a Metroburb?

Metroburb

(Noun) /metroburb/

An urban hub. A little metropolis in suburbia.

“A large-scale mixed-use building, with great access, office, retail, entertainment, hospitality, residential, health, wellness, fitness, everything you would find in a metropolis but in a great suburban location.”

Perfectly Situated

Perfectly Situated

Bell Works Chicagoland is right off Interstate 90, and only 20 minutes from O’Hare. With more than 30 restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Bell Works, there’s no reason to fall into a routine.

Bell Works Case Study

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05/19.2023

Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea Expands with World’s Fair by Fairgrounds

By Chicago Food Magazine Staff

Business Insider

4/13/2023

Some new offices are mini towns with their own restaurants, doctor offices, and hotels. Workers actually want to go.

By Alex Nicoll

The Daily Herald Chicagoland Bell Works

Daily Herald

3/6/2023

There’s been interest in redeveloping former Sears HQ, Hoffman Estates trustees say

By Eric Peterson

RE Journals

2/17/2023

Long-awaited townhouses coming to Bell Works in Hoffman Estates

By Mia Goulart

Chicago Sun

2/13/2023

Hoffman Estates project reaches for a Lincoln Park vibe

By David Roeder

The Daily Herald Chicagoland Bell Works

The Daily Herald, BizWeek

02/12/2023

Mega money for large development ‘megasites’; progress on former AT&T campus

By Daily Herald Staff

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Scenes from Crystal Clean, located at Bell Works Chicagoland📍

A workspace at Bell Works means so much more than an office! Here, you can escape from your desk to play a quick game of foosball, meet up with a friend for a coffee, hit the gym or enjoy a yoga class. More offerings coming 🔜⚡️

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Spring is (very much so) in the air at Bell Works

Spring is (very much so) in the air at Bell Works 💐

We love keeping it fresh and bringing color to our spaces 🤩

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