Most of the projects here argue that housing, design and—by extension—public investment must actively honor and sustain ...

Chicago architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham’s exhortation to “make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood” continues to motivate the cultural, educational and commercial ...

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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 world is changing fast, and it’s forcing humans to constantly adapt how and where we live — or else. That’s the driving theme behind this year’s edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, which ...

Chicago gets a lot of attention for its architecture, but not so many people pay attention to the city’s unique homes. A new ...

One of the most popular Chicago attractions will soon come to an end for the 2025 season.

Chicago is a Midwest destination positively brimming with some of the world's best architecture. From turn-of-the-century masterpieces by Louis Sullivan, known as "the father of skyscrapers," to the ...

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Sixty years ago, construction began on one of the most iconic buildings in Chicago and arguably the world. Formerly known as the John Hancock Center, the famed skyscraper is leading a new trend on the ...

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 ...

Improv isn’t the most obvious model for architecture, but good design is always about negotiating between past, present and future.