Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture
Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture
ISBN: 9780252085710
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 typeUp-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.
By Chicago Architecture Center, John Hill
Imprint: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 320
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The Chicago Architecture Center is a nonprofit cultural organization that offers a variety of all-ages tours, exhibitions, programs, and events. John Hill is a registered architect and author of the NYC Walks: Guide to New Architecture and Guide to Contemporary New York City Architecture.