Nebraska’s Tallest Skyscraper Underway in Downtown Omaha

Construction has begun on a 206-meter skyscraper in Omaha, Nebraska, designed by US architecture firm Pickard Chilton. Once completed, the 44-story building will serve as the new corporate headquarters for insurance giant Mutual of Omaha and will become the tallest tower in Nebraska and neighboring states.

The skyscraper, set to rise 677 feet, will surpass other high-rise structures in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, and Wyoming, marking a new milestone for the region. “Upon completion, the next-generation headquarters tower will be the tallest in Nebraska and surrounding states,” Pickard Chilton announced.

Architectural renderings reveal a sleek, glass tower with notched corners, topped by a translucent cap. The building will feature 22 floors of offices, with a five-story “sky lobby” on the 17th floor, offering dining, fitness, and outdoor spaces for employees. The top floor, a double-height conference room, will provide “grand vistas” of Omaha.

Interior design, by architecture studio HOK, emphasizes flexibility and productivity. “Each floor offers a variety of spaces, from phone and meeting rooms to break areas, designed to meet employees’ needs and foster a people-first environment,” said Betsy Graham, HOK’s Director of Interior.

The new headquarters will be situated west of the recently reopened Gene Leahy Mall at the RiverFront, moving from the company’s current midtown Omaha location. The decision to relocate was influenced by Omaha’s planned streetcar line, which will enhance accessibility to the new site.

“A modern urban transportation system makes this project possible,” Mutual of Omaha CEO James Blackledge said. “We are inspired by the energy in downtown Omaha and recognize the importance of a vibrant urban core for the city’s future.”

The tower is being developed by Nebraska-based Lanoha Real Estate Company, with completion expected in 2026. Founded in 1997, Pickard Chilton is based in New Haven, Connecticut, and is known for designing notable skyscrapers. The firm’s work includes other major projects across the Midwest, such as the proposed Legends Tower in Oklahoma City and a mass-timber skyscraper in Milwaukee.

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