100 North LaSalle Designed by: Graven and Mayger Construction Completed: 1929 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
For a building constructed in the Art Deco age, it could very easily be mistaken for a mid 1990's knockoff if the color was a little different. One Hundred North LaSalle is one of those building...read more >>
181 West Madison Designed by: Cesar Pelli and Associates Construction Completed: 1990 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
It's something of a mystery why 181 West Madison doesn't get more respect, publicity, and admiration. It had good height, a great design, a legendary architect, and excellent location. Sti...read more >>
30 North LaSalle Designed by: Thomas E. Stanley Construction Completed: 1975 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
A building that is, sadly, out of touch with its neighborhood. This black glass curtain wall cube is wedged inharmoniously into an area populated with spectacular Art Deco, and early 20th Century arc...read more >>
30 North Michigan Avenue Designed by: Jarvis Hunt Construction Completed: 1914 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
30 North Michigan Avenue is a great cornerstone in Chicago’s famed architectural “cliff” running along Grant Park. This is a classic skyscraper in two sections with a light well in the middle providi...read more >>
33 North Dearborn Building Designed by: Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill Construction Completed: 1967 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
An anonymous workhorse of a building tucked into what should be a superstar spot in Chicago's Loop. Perhaps it's the building's dark color and recessed windows that propel its presence...read more >>
Block 37 Designed by: Perkins and Will Construction Completed: 2008 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
In real estate, it's all about location. And this parcel of land has one of the most desirable locations in all Chicago. But bring so desirable isn't easy. Block 37 has been a vacant lot ...read more >>
Chicago Cultural Center Designed by: Shepley, Rutan, and Coolidge Construction Completed: 1897 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
Today a repository of cultural information, its form gives away its original purpose -- a repository of knowledge. This was the first permanent home of the Chicago Public Library. Its stately column...read more >>
Cloud Gate Designed by: Anish Kapoor Construction Completed: 2004 Area: Millennium Park Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
One of the most unique and interesting sculptures in decades graces the promenade at Chicago's Millennium Park. With "Cloud Gate" sculptor Anish Kapoor has created a work of art that holds somet...read more >>
Commonwealth Edison Substation Designed by: Holabird & Root Construction Completed: 1931 Area: The Loop Post Code: 60602 City: Chicago, Illinois
With the products of architecture having such a long life span, it's not uncommon for a building's function to outlast its form. In this case, it's an electrical substation in the hear...read more >>