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One of the most popular Chicago attractions will soon come to an end for the 2025 season. The Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise, which takes tours on the Chicago River will run its final ...

University of Illinois Chicago graduate student Martina Smith has always been curious about buildings. Growing up in Jamaica, a colorful structure that she called “the cake house” sparked her ...

Chicago, Illinois, USA, May 26th, 2026, FinanceWireSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) recently showcased its Re-SPLAM ...

Architecture unfolds slowly. Big plans take years, sometimes even decades, to complete. And yet some years come with lots of surprises, and 2025 included a few head-scratchers: a papal pilgrimage site ...

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) and the Chicago Architectural Club have announced an architectural design competition calling for new, creative visions for the State of Illinois “Thompson” ...

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Walks along Chicago's lakefront are memorable, and rooftop bars provide plenty of picturesque views — but one of the best ways in the summer to see the city is from the deck of a boat. Views of the ...

Continua Interiors recently unveiled its flagship Experience Center in Chicago’s vibrant Fulton Market District. Designed as a hub for creativity and collaboration, this inspiring space showcases ...

Shaun Fleischhacker was a beat cop working the Albany Park police district in 1994 when the landmark Schurz High School, at Addison Street and Milwaukee Avenue, caught his eye. Why wouldn’t it? Built ...

The Chicago Architecture Center (formerly the Chicago Architecture Foundation) opens in its new location on the river this weekend. Credit: Deanna Isaacs The exhibits weren’t fully installed when I ...

Evan Jahn is a firm believer in the power of technical architecture to advance sustainability goals while enriching the experience of the built environment. With a collaborative approach, he has ...