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"Thumbing through this book, even the most astute observer of Chicago’s architecture scene will likely be amazed by all the new building that has taken place in the last ten years in every corner of the city.... As with the previous two editions, the beauty of the Guide remains its scope. It features not only the famous (Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the works of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe) but also hundreds of hidden gems scattered all over the city."
--from the preface by Geoffrey Baer
--from the preface by Geoffrey Baer
Praise for earlier editions of the AIA Guide to Chicago:
"A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"If you’ve ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door."
--Chicago Tribune
"A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books."
--Chicago Sun-Times
"If you’ve ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door."
--Chicago Tribune
About the Author
Alice Sinkevitch is former executive director of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Laurie McGovern Petersen is a writer for Chicago Architect magazine. Geoffrey Baer is the host of WTTW-TV's popular television specials about Chicago architecture and history. Perry Duis is professor emeritus of history at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the author of Challenging Chicago.
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Allen Schwartz
on August 19, 2014
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Chicago has the nation's, probably the world's, greatest modern architecture. This guide provides an authoritative, succinct overview of all of the noteworthy architecture from the Loop to the outlying neighborhoods. Worth owning and reading and using as you explore.
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John H. Stassen
on September 19, 2014
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This is the Bible for anyone seriously interested in Chicago architecture. Highly recommended.
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on September 1, 2014
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The guide is great, but could be greater. First, it is physically tall, but narrow to make it easier to access while touring buildings and neighborhoods. However, it would be more comfortable to sit and read if it were an inch or so wider. Second, while it has lots of photos, more would be better. This also could be turned into a great ebook that could be continuously updated and expanded.
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Gary E. Hoover
on July 22, 2014
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Always reliable, bigger than ever.
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