Chicago's skyline gets most of the attention. The Willis Tower, the John Hancock Center, the Tribune Tower — these are the buildings tourists photograph and locals use for directions. But Chicago's architectural story is far richer than its most recognizable silhouettes, and some of its most important buildings are hiding in plain sight at street level. Michael Ferro, … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Most Underrated Architectural Landmarks That Aren’t the Willis Tower
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The Buildings That Made Chicago Famous: A Beginner’s Guide to the Chicago School of Architecture
Every major city has a defining contribution to the world. Paris has the boulevard. Rome has the piazza. Chicago has the skyscraper — and more specifically, it has the architectural movement that made the modern skyscraper possible. The Chicago School of Architecture wasn't a formal institution or a manifesto signed by a group of architects in a room. It was something that … [Read more...] about The Buildings That Made Chicago Famous: A Beginner’s Guide to the Chicago School of Architecture
Architecture Week 2026 Turns Chicago Into a Citywide Design Classroom
If you’re in the Chicago area and love architecture, keep reading. Architecture Week is fast approaching, running April 12-18 2026 across the entire city of Chicago. Organized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the goal is to make architecture and design accessible to everyone, not just professionals. Michael Ferro, a Chicago-based artist and curator, sees … [Read more...] about Architecture Week 2026 Turns Chicago Into a Citywide Design Classroom
