In Carl Sandburg’s famous 1914 poem “Chicago,” he praised the Windy City for its hardworking “Big Shoulders.” He might also have lauded the city’s sturdy and architecturally attractive buildings that ...
Chicago's rich history reveals itself in unexpected ways. The city is full of architectural and cultural historic treasures, and sometimes that history is quite literally underfoot. Walking through ...
AMES, Iowa -- The Wrigley Building ... the Chicago Tribune Tower ... the Merchandise Mart ... the Rookery. These are among the landmark Chicago skyscrapers that defined the city and inspired a nation ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Shaw is a NY–based writer covering architecture, art and design. Oct 14, 2025, 11:37am EDT Oct 14, 2025, 12:50pm EDT The ...
Chicagoans know Robert A.M. Stern better than they might realize; his ubiquitous designs for bus stop shelters and other street furniture for JC Decaux have graced streets throughout the city since ...
Brimming with history, museums, stunning architecture, and an iconic food scene, Chicago is an undoubtedly vibrant city to visit. However, if you'd rather escape the hustle and bustle and avoid the ...
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The long-awaited rebirth of a 120-year-old North Lawndale garden could begin this summer with the restoration of the park’s 100-foot long Mediterranean Revival pergola, according to the project’s ...
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Join us for a compelling conversation between Lee Bey—architecture critic, author, and photographer; Mark Sexton – architect and Chicago Architecture Biennial Board Member; and Florencia Rodríguez, ...
The Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual spectacle, Open House Chicago, returns this weekend, unlocking the doors to more than 200 sites that most of us might not otherwise see. Some old ...
Chicago helped shape the nation in so many ways, including the pioneering of skyscrapers – the big, beautiful buildings the city of big shoulders introduced to the world.