Do not let its quirky name nor heavy masonry exterior walls deceive you. Upon entering the lobby, you will find a stark contrast in the interior: a well-lit atrium interwoven with cast iron framing, glass skylight, and moorish-inspired marble patterns. Even on an overcast day, the world just brightens up with the amount of natural … Continue reading The Rookery: Under the glass skylight
Walking on the streets of Chicago is like visiting an open-air museum. Each building has its own tale to tell, and a simple turn around the corner awaits yet another history to unfold. This is also one of those places where the landscape mode alone does not do it justice. You have to up your … Continue reading Chicago: In active portrait mode
It is hard to keep your eyes on the road when surrounded by the towering skyscrapers. In Chicago, the temptation is always looking upwards. Here, you will find yourself immersed in one of the most diverse collections of architecture styles—Art Deco, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modernism, just to name a few. There is no lack … Continue reading Chicago: The sky is the limit
