Tag: Chicago Architecture

Posted on 03/28/2025
Trailblazing Women Architects Who Shaped Chicago
From Chicago’s Aqua Tower to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., some of the most memorable buildings and landmarks were designed by women. Yet, despite their significant impact, women have historically been underrepresented in the field of architecture. According to data from The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), only 27% of all licensed architects are...
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Posted on 04/16/2024
Frank Lloyd Wright Made His Mark on Chicago Architecture
Without a doubt, Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the greatest American architects of all time. From conceptualizing the Prairie style at the turn of the 20th century to designing the low-cost, well-built Usonian homes, his distinct styles continue to shape residential homes and public buildings in Chicago, the Midwest, and beyond. As Wright’s aesthetic evolved over the...
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Posted on 02/29/2024
The Chicago Two-Flat
Whether it was rebuilding the city following the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, reversing the Chicago River and the deadly pollution of drinking water by 1900, or finding solutions too many current-day issues, Chicago has, time and again, found a way to adapt and move forward. The rise of the two-flat is a perfect example. Simply put, “a...
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Posted on 12/17/2021
St. Regis - Chicago
We had to meet with a client today, at the newest edition to the Chicago skyline. Located at 363 East Wacker Drive, St. Regis is an ultra modern 101 story building. The St. Regis Chicago originally was to be named Vista Tower. The building is an architectural masterpiece. It was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang. The...
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