“The moment just past is extinguished forever,” wrote the art historian George Kubler in his 1962 book, The Shape of Time, “save for the things made during it.” This is the power of graphic design. It is not simply artifacts that live in isolation but markers in time, telling us stories about the pe
At number 20 in our year-end construction countdown is the 21-story mixed-use tower in Streeterville known as The Saint Grand.
Several caisson and site-clearing permits were issued this week for the Obama Presidential Center, planned by The Obama Foundation.
Related recently pivoted to an office scheme for the site
See how a design team created a European farmhouse-style home with contemporary touches.
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Updated designs have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 357 N Green Street in the West Loop.
A demolition permit has now been issued for Sterling Bay's 18-story mixed-use high rise at 350 N Morgan Street in Fulton Market.
Ground Breaks on Englewood Connect which is the latest project from the City of Chicago's INVEST South/West initiatives to push ahead.
Construction has recently finished for the 27-story mixed-use high rise located in the western end of Fulton Market District.
The new plan calls for the garage to be moved underground, beneath the Presidential Center, in Jackson Park.
The Shedd Aquarium has just revealed the initial details of its Centennial Commitment in Museum Campus.
The Chicago Plan Commission is set to review the mixed-use tower at 1565 N Clybourn Avenue in the Near North Side.
Updated plans were presented to the Committee on Design for a residential development at 12 W Maple Street in the Gold Coast.
A full breakdown of all current developments within West Loop's borders, ordered by height.
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Caisson and other foundation work continues for the 43-story 906 W Randolph Street, set to dramatically alter Fulton Market District's skyline.
Foundation work is progressing for the University of Illinois Chicago’s new computer science building, at 900 W Taylor Street in Little Italy.
Glass installation is finishing up for a 22-story mixed-use building at 513 S Damen Avenue, which recently topped out in the Illinois Medical District.
At number 20 in our year-end construction countdown is the 21-story mixed-use tower in Streeterville known as The Saint Grand.
Artist, urban planner, and Chicago resident Theaster Gates can easily add "progressive thinker" to his list of credits–after all, only someone with
Meet Chicago’s next generation of supertall buildings.
Details have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2328 S Michigan Avenue in Motor Row.
Excavation and initial drilling is moving along for a new 18-story residential tower at 1044 W Van Buren Street, located just north of I-290 in West Loop.
Since the last update, additional rebar and concrete can be seen at 6 N Carpenter Street in West Loop, where ZSD plans for a six-story mixed-use building.
Related recently pivoted to an office scheme for the site
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved a 47-story mixed-use tower, located at 640 W Washington Boulevard in West Loop Gate.
The Chicago Plan Commission has approved the mixed-use development dubbed Galleria 89 at 8840 S Commercial Avenue in South Chicago.
Facade work continues on this year’s 10th tallest development at 1400 S Wabash Avenue in the South Loop.
With nearly all of its glass installed, the 50-story skyscraper at 320 S Canal Street can now be seen in its final form along the Chicago skyline.
Construction has formally commenced on the redevelopment of the Thompson Center at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop.
A full breakdown of all current developments within West Loop's borders, ordered by height.
Glass installation is finishing up for a 22-story mixed-use building at 513 S Damen Avenue, which recently topped out in the Illinois Medical District.
Initial construction permits have been approved for the first phase of the Thrive Englewood development at 914 W 63rd Street in Englewood.
The final steel pieces are being added for Salesforce Tower Chicago, rising 60 stories at 333 W Wolf Point Plaza in River North.
Excavation work continues to progress for the new University of Chicago Cancer Center at 5654 S Drexel Avenue in Hyde Park.
Updated designs have been revealed for the mixed-use development at 1201 W Fulton in Fulton Market.
The first phase of the ambitious Wild Mile floating park has been completed behind the REI store at 905 W Eastman Street near Goose Island.
Glass installation is finishing up for a 22-story mixed-use building at 513 S Damen Avenue, which recently topped out in the Illinois Medical District.
Glass installation is finishing up for a 22-story mixed-use building at 513 S Damen Avenue, which recently topped out in the Illinois Medical District.
Construction is rising rapidly for the 27-story building set to rise at 160 N Elizabeth Street in Fulton Market District.
Chicago YIMBY continues our new Sister Cities series covering projects across the Midwest with a newly completed building in our closest neighbor Milwaukee.
A nine-story residential tower will rise on the site
Several caisson and site-clearing permits were issued this week for the Obama Presidential Center, planned by The Obama Foundation.
