Chase Tower

Design and common features

Buildings called Chase Tower typically share characteristics of late-20th and early-21st century office skyscrapers: curtain-wall facades, prominent corporate signage, large banking lobbies at ground level and plazas or public art outside. Interiors generally combine leased office floors, secure banking operations, retail space on lower levels and parking or service facilities below grade.

History and naming

The use of the Chase name on urban towers grew as banking institutions merged and rebranded. When regional banks were acquired or merged into what is now JPMorgan Chase, principal downtown buildings were often renamed to reflect the new corporate identity. Conversely, some towers have changed names again as ownership or anchor tenants changed.

Notable examples

• Chase Tower in Phoenix – a well-known downtown high-rise that is the tallest building in Arizona and a visible part of that city’s skyline.
• Chase-branded towers in major cities such as Chicago and other regional centers – each serving as important office and banking locations within their downtown districts.

Uses and importance

These towers function as regional banking hubs, corporate offices and local landmarks. They concentrate services such as retail banking, wealth-management offices and commercial leasing, and they contribute to urban redevelopment by anchoring business districts and attracting ancillary retail and transportation links.

Distinctions and related terms

Not every building with Chase signage is called "Chase Tower"; the company also uses names like "Chase Center" for arenas or complexes and retains naming rights on many properties. Because corporate tenancy and building ownership change over time, the title "Chase Tower" may shift from one structure to another or be retired when a new brand or owner takes over.