Situated at the heart of downtown St. Paul, the Landmark Center is more than a historic building. It used to serve as the Federal Court House and Post Office from 19until the mid-20th century, when its government tenants moved out and calls for demolition ensued. Thanks to a group of citizens who campaigned relentlessly, fortunately, … Continue reading Landmark Center: The light still shines
Here comes October in the Midwest. It can still feel warm from time to time, as if summer has never left. Yet the fluttering leaves always have a tell: they are a pigment different every second, signaling the shorter days ahead and the impending winter. On a sunny day, there is perhaps no better way … Continue reading Minneapolis: The leaves, they are a-changin’
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
