The Architecture of Chicago
Chicago is renowned as the birthplace of the skyscraper and a crucible of architectural innovation, It’s skyline boasts a captivating blend of architectural styles spanning over a century. From the iconic Art Deco treasures like the Carbide & Carbon Building to the modernist wonders of the John Hancock Center and the sleek contemporary designs of the city’s riverfront skyscrapers, Chicago’s architectural tapestry is a reflection of its ever-evolving urban identity. It is a city where historic landmarks coexist harmoniously with cutting-edge structures, creating an urban landscape that continues to captivate and inspire visitors and architects alike.
Highlights of Chicago Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Chicago, IL, Frank Lloyd Wright (1889)
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Charnley-Persky House, Chicago, IL, USA, Louis Sullivan & Frank Lloyd Wright (1891-1892)
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Monadnock Building, Chicago, IL, Burnham & Root, Holabird & Roche (1891-1893)
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The Rookery Building Redesign, Chicago, IL, Frank Lloyd Wright (1905)
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Unity Temple, Chicago, IL, Frank Lloyd Wright (1908)
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Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago, IL, USA, Frank Lloyd Wright (1910)
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Chicago Theatre (Page Brothers Building), Chicago, IL, C.W. and George L. Rapp (1921)
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Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL, Graham, Anderson, Probst & White (1924)
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Tribune Tower, Chicago, IL, Howells & Hood (1925)
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Carbide and Carbon Building (Pendry Hotel), Chicago, IL, Burnham Brothers (1929)
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860-880 Lake Shore Drive (Lake Shore Drive Apartments), Chicago, IL, USA, Mies van der Rohe (1951)
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S. R. Crown Hall, Chicago, IL, Mies van der Rohe (1956)
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Marina Towers (Marina City), Chicago, IL, Bertrand Goldberg (1964)
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John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL, USA, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (1968)
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Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago, IL, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (1973)
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IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center, Chicago, IL, Rem Koolhaas, OMA (2003)
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago, IL, Frank Gehry (2004)
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Aqua Tower, Chicago, IL, USA, Studio Gang Architects (2009)
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The Joe and Rita Mansueto Library, Chicago, IL, Helmut Jahn (2011)
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Art Institute of Chicago Expansion, Chicago, IL, USA, Renzo Piano (2012)
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Apple Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA, Foster + Partners (2017)
