Bibliograph

Guide to Chicago's twenty-first-century architecture, Chicago Architecture Center and John Hill

Type

Label

Guide to Chicago's twenty-first-century architecture, Chicago Architecture Center and John Hill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Guide to Chicago's twenty-first-century architecture

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1193587680

Responsibility statement

Chicago Architecture Center and John Hill

Summary

"Chicago's wealth of architectural treasures makes it one of the world's 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 type Up-to-date and illustrated with almost four hundred color photos, the Guide to Chicago's Twenty-First-Century Architecture takes travelers and locals on a journey into an ever-changing architectural mecca"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Downtown. Millennium Park -- Lakeshore east -- The Loop (east) -- The Loop (west) -- South Loop and Chinatown -- North side. River North -- Streeterville -- Near north side -- Lincoln Park -- Lakeview and North Center -- Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Bowmanville, Edgewater, and Rogers Park -- West side. Irving Park, Avondale, Kilbourn Park, Logan Square, Hermosa, Galewood, Oak Pak, Austin, Garfield Park, and Humboldt Park -- Bucktown, Wicker Park, and West Town -- West Loop -- University Village, medical district, Landale, and Pilsen -- South side. Bronzeville -- Hyde Park -- Grand Crossing and south shore -- Bridgeport, Back of the Yards, Gage Park, and Auburn Gresham -- Suburbs. North suburbs -- Northwest and west suburbs

Target audience

adult

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