 His work on the project was appreciated and the client immediately approved the designs, leading to his growth in stature and responsibilities within the firm.In June 1922, the Chicago Tribune announced an international competition for architects to design their new office building, the Tribune Tower.Publishers of the Tribune, Joseph Patterson and Robert R. McCormick, designed the contest, announced a $100,000 prize to be distributed among the top architects, and asked the contenders to create ""the most beautiful office building in the world.""