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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Illinois. Show all posts
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Architect Frank Gehry and his team designed the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in downtown Chicago's Millennium Park. It is considered one of the most state of the art outdoor music pavilions in the world with seating for as many as 11,000 people.
There is nothing more cool than to sit here and listen to free live music with Lake Michigan on one side of you and amazing architecture on the other!
Friday, September 5, 2014
Aqua
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
This iconic skyscraper in downtown Chicago is named 'Aqua'. It was designed by architect Jeanne Gang and it was her first skyscraper project. The unique wave-like balconies jutting out of the façade and its close proximity to Lake Michigan influenced the name.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
René Magritte in Chicago
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The second largest museum in the United States, only after the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The Art Institute of Chicago, as can be expected, offers top of the line exhibits. This time I got to see René Magritte, a Belgian surrealist artist.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Sunday, August 31, 2014
overlooking Lake Michigan
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
From atop the Willis Tower looking out on Lake Michigan. Yep, it's only a lake!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Willis Tower? Sears Tower?
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The Willis Tower, formerly named the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world between the years 1973 to 1998. Go up and have a look at the view from the 108th floor!
Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
skyscrapers along the river
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
The Chicago River originally flowed into Lake Michigan, but due to high levels of pollution and the water supply being threatened, it was decided to reverse the flow of the river by building a series of canals. This river eventually connected with the Illinois River which in turn connected with the Mississippi River flowing all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The Chicago River turned out to become an important link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Valley.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Corncob towers on State Street
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
These peculiar looking buildings, called Marina City, overlooking the Chicago River occupy an entire city block. They were the first constructions in the United States to be buildt with tower cranes.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Chicago River Cruise
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
I highly suggest taking a cruise on the Chicago River with the Chicago Architecture Foundation. It's a great way to appreciate the amazing architecture that can be found in this great city.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Marina City
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Architect Gertrand Goldberg designed these twin towers called Marina City. These residential/commercial use buildings are unique due to the parking on the lower level as well as a small marina on the Chicago River at the foot of the buildings.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Chicago River
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Chicago's Riverwalk is full of fun things to do! You can watch people kayaking or get out there yourself! The Riverwalk is a great way to see Chicago and its amazing architecture!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Chicago Riverwalk
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Pedestrians can enjoy a pleasant walk along the Chicago River in the heart of the city. One thing to be said about Chicago is that it is constantly undergoing new projects to make the city more attractive. Plans have recently been made to extend this walk to go further along the river.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Lake Point Tower
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
This 70 story residential building sits along the shoreline of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. The iconic building to its right is the John Hancock Center with 100 floors.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Navy Pier
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| Chicago, Illinois - USA |
Five piers were meant to be built, but only one saw the light of day.
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