Description

Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City

Chicagos wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the worlds majestic cityscapes. Published in collaboration with the Chicago Architecture Center, this easy-to-use guide invites you to discover the new era of twenty-first-century architecture in the Windy City via two hundred architecturally significant buildings and spaces in the city and suburbs. Features include:

Entries organized by neighborhood

Maps with easy-to-locate landmarks and mass transit options

Background on each entry, including the design architect, name and address, description, and other essential information

Sidebars on additional sites and projects

A detailed supplemental section with a glossary, selected bibliography, and indexes by architect, building name, and building type

Up-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicagos Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca.

Author: Chicago Architecture Center, John Hill
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: 06/08/2021
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 8.58h x 6.22w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9780252085710
Language: English