Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

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

Target audience

adult

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