World New Architecture Pocket Series - Chicago

Author: (USA) William H. Whyte
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Chicago, a city at the forefront of architectural development, has gone through more than a century of history. This book documents the recent architectural developments of the city: starting with the new O'Hare International Airport, to the Playboy Enterprises headquarters in the old town, and the massive office buildings in the downtown area. Additionally, it includes the controversial Thompson Center designed by Helmut Jahn, as well as a large number of suburban residential areas and various urban facilities in the latter part. These 100 projects were completed within the past decade, with participation from renowned firms such as SOM, HOK, LBA, and Taigman McAuliffe. Each project is accompanied by illustrations, along with detailed location descriptions and visitor routes.