A 32-story office tower built to replace the 16-story East Building (known by some as the “brown building”) located near the corner of Mason and Cass streets.
Northwestern Mutual Tower – June 2014 Renderings
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Content referencing Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons
See Inside Downtown’s Biggest Construction Project
Northwestern Mutual reaches one-year mark in tower overhaul.
Oct 10th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual’s Unbuilding Changes Skyline
North Building being stripped to its core to create a second glassy skyscraper.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club
Including events, a restaurant and hotel. Plan commission okays zoning change.
May 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneConvenience Store Coming to Northwestern Mutual Campus, Starbucks Moving
Public-facing store will offer snacks, grab-and-go items and more.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Downtown introduces new Holiday Lights Festival attraction: Ornament Trail
15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown
Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Names Tower Team
And wins approval for street closure. Second glassy tower to be built by team that helped create signature 2017 tower.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal
City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project
Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee’s 10 Most Valuable Properties
Some may surprise you. All will make you feel better about your own your property tax bill.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients
Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.
May 29th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneNM Tower Hired 800 City Residents
Tower project also gives $127 million in contracts to disadvantaged small businesses.
Jan 9th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneInside Northwestern Mutual Tower
The state's biggest office building is a stunner, as our story and photos reveal.
Aug 21st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Raises The Flag
New tower, new flagpoles and a ceremony honoring veterans.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNM’s Tower is “Substantially Complete”
And the new downtown high-rise makes for some dramatic photos.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneOur First Great Glassy Skyscraper
The Northwestern Mutual Tower is an architectural triumph.
May 31st, 2017 by Tom BambergerDowntown’s New Apartment Tower Rises
Northwestern Mutual's 34-floor apartment tower is quickly climbing.
May 5th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual’s Second Tower Rises
Massive apartment tower will be one of tallest buildings downtown.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneDevelopers Meet Local Hiring Goals
Bucks arena, Northwestern Mutual tower meet city's residents preference goals.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Graham KilmerBader Philanthropies hires general contractor for global headquarters
Bader Philanthropies hires one of Milwaukee fastest-growing, minority-owned companies as general contractor for global headquarters.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Bader Philanthropies, Inc.Northwestern Mutual Writes Name in Sky
No more 'quiet company,' its name written atop the towering high-rise.
Dec 23rd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Continues to Exceed Hiring Commitments
Hours worked by those hired through RPP total 465,682, or 45 percent of the total hours worked on the project.
Dec 20th, 2016 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual’s Second Downtown Tower
Amenities include ninth-floor swimming pool, outdoor fire pit, 34th-floor party room.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneMore Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril FarajCity Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril FarajNew Tower Scrapes The Sky
Glass facade on Northwestern Mutual's new tower is nearly complete.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneInside Walker’s Landing Apartments
Final residential development on Beerline adds 114 apartments and great views.
Aug 18th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneHow to Create Central City Jobs
Northwestern Mutual's new tower is a shining example of how to create jobs in city.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneWestin Hotel Rising
It will add 220 high-end hotel rooms to complex anchored by state's tallest building.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Joined by Two Dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based Companies for Interior Work on Tower and Commons
Group includes more than a dozen small business enterprises to help company meet hiring commitment
Jun 15th, 2016 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Tower Gets Glassy
But brace yourself, the skywalks are coming.
Jun 10th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual’s Tower Hits the Heights
The 32-story tower is nearly at its maximum height.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneMAM Offers To Buy O’Donnell Park, War Memorial
County taxpayers will save at least $9 million in non-cash transaction.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Selects General Contractor for Downtown Mixed-Use Development
The family-owned and operated C.D. Smith brings more than 80 years of experience in construction management and general contracting to the Northwestern Mutual project.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneConstruction Costs Will Rise Slightly
Report also says Milwaukee building boom should continue through 2016.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneConstruction Starts on Westin Hotel
220-room hotel will be the closest hotel in the city to the lakefront.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Wraps Up Successful 2015
Currently there are approximately 504 workers on the site daily, and that number will continue to increase as the Tower grows.
Dec 31st, 2015 by Northwestern MutualNew NM Tower Keeps on Rising
Northwestern Mutual's tower is taking its place in city's skyline.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneQuick Pace for NM Tower and Commons
It will be the state's largest office building, and construction is progressing quickly.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreNorthwestern Mutual exceeding hiring commitment for downtown building project
Report details involvement of small business enterprises and Milwaukee residents
Sep 14th, 2015 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Reaches Major Milestone
The first piece of glass curtain wall has gone up on the southwest corner of The Commons building.
Aug 12th, 2015 by Northwestern MutualMilwaukee’s Biggest Building Rises
Northwestern Mutual's 32-floor building will be the state's biggest and its basic structure has been mostly framed out.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneMMSD awards grants for green infrastructure projects
Jun 22nd, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Don Behm1,449 New Apartments Coming
And more are on the way, all within a two-mile radius of City Hall.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons: Construction & Travel Update
Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 - 28, Mason Street will be closed to through-traffic from Van Buren to Cass Street
May 18th, 2015 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons: “The Big Pour” a Big Success
Construction crews worked around the clock Friday and Saturday, March 27-28.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Northwestern MutualNM’s 27-Hour Concrete Pour
Photos and a time-lapse video of the project that poured 10,000 cubic yards of concrete for what will become the state's biggest building.
Apr 3rd, 2015 by Dave ReidMore Delays in Lakefront Development
County board's contradictory proposals on O'Donnell Park and court case affecting The Couture continue to stall potential development.
Mar 30th, 2015 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Preparing for 27-Hour Concrete Foundation Pour
Mar. 27 and 28 around-the-clock pour features 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, 250 construction workers, 50 cement trucks, 1,000 trips
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Northwestern MutualThe Northwestern Mutual Tower Begins
NM is laying the structure for huge, 32-floor complex that will be largest building in the state.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons creates more jobs for city residents
We’re proud to partner with Benson Industries on this important phase of our project.
Mar 10th, 2015 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Could Demolish a City Block
Will entire city block be used to build 1,000 car parking garage? And will The Couture dispute ever get settled?
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual joined by five dozen Milwaukee and Wisconsin-based companies for downtown development
Group includes more than three dozen small business enterprises to help company meet hiring promises
Jan 21st, 2015 by Northwestern MutualWRTP/BIG STEP Board of Directors taps Mark Kessenich as New President and Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive nationwide search, WRTP/BIG STEP, a nationally recognized, workforce development intermediary is excited to announce that Mark Kessenich has been named President and CEO.
Nov 11th, 2014 by WRTP /BIG STEPNorthwestern Mutual Building Project On Track to Exceed Hiring Goals
44% of work completed on Northwestern Mutual building has been performed by City of Milwaukee residents.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Press ReleaseJob fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower
Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower
Oct 17th, 2014 by Ald. Michael MurphyNorthwestern Mutual BuildingMKE: We Believe in Milwaukee – Let’s Build!
Mariachi music, blue and gold streamers, and big bites of dirt helped kick off the groundbreaking for the future Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Tuesday morning.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Northwestern MutualMilwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground
"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Insurance, 1886
A fire burned the Newhall House hotel to the ground, but a local company would build a new home on the site.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerCommunity JOBS Resource Fair is Monday, July 21
Event will showcase opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project
Jul 17th, 2014 by Common Council President Jose PerezMark Kessenich to Lead Organization
Mark Kessenich has been named interim President and CEO of WRTP/BIG STEP.
Jul 15th, 2014 by WRTP /BIG STEPSupervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure
He Says Proposal May Have to "Go Back to the Drawing Board"
Jul 14th, 2014 by Sup. Michael MayoSupervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure
Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"
Jul 11th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna AlexanderIdea of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Have Public Input
County Board Will Hold Hearings
Jul 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina DimitrijevicProposed Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Benefit Entire Community
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he is excited about the opportunity of partnering with Northwestern Mutual in a potential sale of the O’Donnell Parking Garage.
Jul 10th, 2014 by County Executive Chris AbeleNorthwestern Mutual Proposes to Purchase, Enhance O’Donnell Park
Investment to improve parking structure, provide significant benefits to Milwaukee County
Jul 10th, 2014 by Northwestern MutualNML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project
Jun 30th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, IIThe Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual
Floor-by-floor, NML's 1970s office tower is coming down.
Jun 6th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Hires General Contractor for Signature Development on Milwaukee’s Lakefront
Project committed to providing opportunities to local residents, small businesses
Apr 16th, 2014 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual Narrows Contractor Candidates
Local, small businesses encouraged to seek subcontracting opportunities
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Northwestern MutualMayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Mayor Tom BarrettDestroy This Building, NML Declares
A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Urban MilwaukeeMaster Class Provides Architectural and Engineering Students In-Depth Look at Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons
NM has teamed up with the design architect and development manager for the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons to conduct a Master Class series that engages local architecture, interior design, engineering and real estate students in elements of the company’s downtown Milwaukee expansion.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Northwestern MutualDeconstructing NML
Floor by floor, the east office building will be deconstructed and the materials recycled. Our photos capture the project's early stages.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Urban MilwaukeeFree Construction Trades Classes Fill Need
North side program has taught some 400 people, helping meet post-recession needs in the industry.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Andrea WaxmanNorthwestern Mutual Selects Contractor to Deconstruct East Office Building
Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected Veit, a specialty contracting and waste management firm with an office in the Milwaukee area, to serve as project manager for the deconstruction of the company’s east office building in downtown Milwaukee.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Northwestern MutualWangard Breaks Ground on New Apartment Development in Park East Corridor
Avenir apartments expected to open September 2014
Nov 8th, 2013 by Wangard Partners, Inc.Does Lakefront Still Lack a Vision?
Panelists at Discovery World conference debate plans and opportunities for Milwaukee's lakefront. A report with photos.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Michael HorneMore Northwestern Mutual Skyscraper Renderings
Northwestern Mutual's new office tower isn't just a skyscraper.
Oct 24th, 2013 by Dave ReidFirst Look at NML’s New Skyscraper
The stunning, curved glass design for the 32-floor tower is by Pickard Chilton of New Haven, Connecticut.
Sep 25th, 2013 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Unveiled
Signature structure, public spaces reflect growth of the company and confidence in the city
Sep 25th, 2013 by Northwestern MutualCity a National Leader in Skyscrapers
Since 2000, Milwaukee ranks 10th among 67 big cities in high-rises built per capita. Part I of a two-part series.
Aug 26th, 2013 by David HolmesRiverwest 24 Registration Gets Huge Turnout
Hundreds began arriving as soon as 5:30 a.m. to sign up for the event. And as we stood in line more new developments for Milwaukee were announced.
May 3rd, 2013 by Dave ReidCouncil vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common CouncilMake Way for Wisconsin’s Largest Building!
Plan for new NML building has been expanded to make it the state's largest building.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Dave ReidNorthwestern Mutual Tower Advances
Proposal that's a "celebration of Downtown" sails through the city's Redevelopment Authority.
Jan 17th, 2013 by Dave ReidGMC Statement on Northwestern Mutual Development
This is a game-changing investment by Northwestern Mutual and the city of Milwaukee.
Dec 7th, 2012 by Press ReleaseQuiet Company Could Build City’s Tallest Building
An examination of the who, what, where, and when of the new Northwestern Mutual office tower.
Dec 6th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneNorthwestern Mutual Announces Commitment to Downtown Milwaukee
Planned office tower means 2,800 downtown jobs
Dec 6th, 2012 by Northwestern MutualNorthwestern Mutual to Announce Major Development in Downtown Milwaukee
Local elected officials, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and business, community and civic leaders will join Northwestern Mutual Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Schlifske as he announces plans to expand the company’s downtown Milwaukee headquarters with a proposed high-rise tower to replace Northwestern Mutual’s east building.
Dec 5th, 2012 by Northwestern MutualBuilding data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024
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