Chicago - Architecture + Sites

Not only does Chicago have amazing food, but it also has amazing + breathtaking Architecture, History, and Character. There are so many different architectural styles&periods within this city and so many influential architects that have set their mark on Chicago. 

To tell you the truth, my History of Interiors&Architecture class, in design school, was one of my least favorite classes. I have a hard time concentrating on massive amounts of history information flowing in, but for some reason, what I learned in that class stuck, whether I knew it at the time or not. But experiencing interiors&architecture is completely different from hearing information on it.

Oddly enough, my favorite building is Marina City by architect Bertrand Goldberg. This is odd to me because my design style is usually grid like and with the use of lots of right angles and rectangular shapes and this particular structure is basically a cylinder shape! Anyways, this building was named a "city within a city", where they hoped that everything you needed was within these buildings.  

I highly recommend taking the Architectural Boat Tour if you are ever in Chicago, especially if you have an appreciation for design. Whether it is interiors, architecture, fashion, graphics, etc.., you can find inspiration everywhere you look. 

Enjoy my photos. 

The Bean.

Site by the River / Jay Pritzker pavilion

On the River Walk

Marina City 

My brothers place / view from his deck at night (amazing!!!)