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Exploring a new century of architecture in the Windy City 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.
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AIA Guide to Chicago (Paperback, Fourth Edition)
American Institute of Architects Chicago; Edited by Laurie McGovern Petersen; Introduction by Perry R. Duis; Preface by Cynthia Weese; Contributions by Chicago Architecture Center, …
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R1,094
Discovery Miles 10 940
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Chicago's architecture attracts visitors from around the globe. The
fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago is the best portable
resource for exploring this most breathtaking and dynamic of
cityscapes. The editors offer entries on new destinations like the
Riverwalk, the St. Regis Chicago, and The 606 as well as updated
descriptions of Willis Tower and other refreshed landmarks.
Thirty-four maps and over 500 photos make it easy to find each of
the almost 2000 featured sites. A special insert, new to this
edition, showcases the variety of Chicago architecture with over 80
full-color images arranged chronologically. A comprehensive index
organizes entries by name and architect. Sumptuously detailed and
user friendly, the AIA Guide to Chicago encourages travelers and
residents alike to explore the many diverse neighborhoods of one of
the world's great architectural destinations.
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AIA Guide to Chicago (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
American Institute of Architects Chicago; Edited by Laurie McGovern Petersen; Introduction by Perry R. Duis; Preface by Cynthia Weese; Contributions by Chicago Architecture Center, …
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R871
Discovery Miles 8 710
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Chicago's architecture attracts visitors from around the globe. The
fourth edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago is the best portable
resource for exploring this most breathtaking and dynamic of
cityscapes. The editors offer entries on new destinations like the
Riverwalk, the St. Regis Chicago, and The 606 as well as updated
descriptions of Willis Tower and other refreshed landmarks.
Thirty-four maps and over 500 photos make it easy to find each of
the almost 2000 featured sites. A special insert, new to this
edition, showcases the variety of Chicago architecture with over 80
full-color images arranged chronologically. A comprehensive index
organizes entries by name and architect. Sumptuously detailed and
user friendly, the AIA Guide to Chicago encourages travelers and
residents alike to explore the many diverse neighborhoods of one of
the world's great architectural destinations.
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