Why the X-Bracing Design? @ChicagoArchitecture
Why the X-Bracing Design?  @ChicagoArchitecture
Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
875 N. Michigan (or as many of you might know it, the John Hancock), is a building that doesn’t hide how it stands up. The X-bracing on the exterior enables it to resist wind and distinguishes it from other buildings in the area.
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Why the X-Bracing Design?

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