Sherwin-Williams marks start of construction on downtown Cleveland HQ in virtual ceremony

On Jan 29, 2022

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Paint giant Sherwin-Williams on Friday marked the official start of construction on its downtown Cleveland headquarters with a virtual ceremony.

The livestreamed event, held in lieu of an in-person groundbreaking because of the coronavirus pandemic, featured speeches from company President and CEO John Morikis, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Congresswoman Shontel Brown, Council President Blaine Griffin and others.

A model of under construction Sherwin-Williams headquarters is shown during a virtual ceremony Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

The company plans to build a 36-story tower, five-story parking garage, two-story pavilion, and two above-ground walkways on nearly 7 acres of land west of Public Square along portions of Superior Avenue and West Third Street. In all, the new headquarters will span a million square feet.

Sherwin-Williams plans to move into its new headquarters by the end of 2024. It is also building a new research and development facility in suburban Brecksville.

S-W 1 — Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

S-W 3 — Architect Bill Chilton speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

S-W 2 — U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

S-W 4 — Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

S-W Mc — Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.

upchurch — State Rep. Terrence Upchurch speaks at a virtual ceremony to note the start of construction on Sherwin-Williams’ new downtown Cleveland headquarters on Friday. The photos were taken via screenshots of a livestream the company provided.