The Second City has a surfeit of first-rate design finds—from shops to hotels to architectural icons

Chicago boasts a rich architectural history that has left a mark on modern design. The city is renowned for its […]

Image 13 of 14 from gallery of 5 Must-See Venues at the 2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial. Photograph by Laurian Ghinitoiu

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“Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood……” From the Plan of Chicago to Planning Chicago The 1909 Plan of Chicago was the city’s first comprehensive plan. Authors Daniel H. Bur…

World Architecture Community News - First images revealed from Chicago Architecture Biennial 2021

A photo essay from the press preview of the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, which opens today, October 3, and runs through January 3, 2016.

Moon Hoon, an architect based in Seoul’s Gangnam district, created a series of fantastical, detailed “doodles” for the Chicago Architecture Biennial....

Whether you’re interested in architecture, history or food, Chicago has it all—including unique tours that cater to these interests.

A city’s architecture can define it, from famous landmarks to iconic skyscrapers. These structures are synonymous with the cities in which they were built, but…

What would Daniel Burnham do with Google Maps? During a Lunch Talks lecture at the Chicago Architecture Foundation last week, architectural historian and architect Jen Masengarb used questions like...

Découvres les 20 buildings à ne pas louper lors de ton séjour à Chicago.

This guide to the Art Institute of Chicago artworks, highlights, and famous paintings shows you the best in the Chicago art museum's 300,000+ piece collection!

The word “skyscraper” was used to describe a tall building for the first time during the construction boom that rippled across many America ...

I Love My City. Part 27. You've heard me say it before, and yes, I’m saying it again. Chicago still makes my jaw drop. The city, the people, the welcoming neighborhoods, the Chicago architecture, its thoughtfulness in design -- it is just gorgeous. Chicago -- Stunning. Iconic. Wondrous. After more than 20 years living here, Chicago still captures my heart. I never tire of the skyscrapers downtown. My eyes still widen as I soak in icons like the Tribune Tower and Wrigley Building. The Architecture of Chicago These aren’t just functional boxes holding offices and people. There is beauty all

Chicago’s rich architectural history is a vital part of its identity. The city is renowned for being a pioneer in […]

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