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.

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

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

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.